Is Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44.2 g) and sodium (752 mg). Sugar, Brown Sugar, Palm and/or Coconut Oil, Salt and 3 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, ZINC OXIDE, YELLOW 6, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, and 5 more.

Does Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar (worth noting): Similar concerns as regular sugar regarding excessive consumption. Palm and/or Coconut Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for its environmental impact and saturated fat content. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to potential allergic reactions and hyperactivity in sensitive individuals. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to potential allergic reactions and hyperactivity in sensitive individuals.

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Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Name: Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
Brand: Cap'n Crunch
SKU: 00030000314470

Cap'n Crunch

Listed as: Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 24 Ounce Box

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

7 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 7 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars in their diet.
Depends on amount
Brown SugarWorth noting
Similar concerns as regular sugar regarding excessive consumption.
Worth knowing: Often chosen for flavor but still contributes to added sugar intake.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Pepsico Inc.
Serving size: 27 g (3/4 cup (27g) Cereal Alone)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN FLOUR
2SUGAR
3OAT FLOUR
4BROWN SUGAR
5PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL
6SALT
7REDUCED IRON
8YELLOW 5
9NIACINAMIDE*
10ZINC OXIDE
11YELLOW 6
12THIAMIN MONONITRATE*
13RIBOFLAVIN*
14BHT (PRESERVATIVE)
15PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*
16FOLIC ACID*
17TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE). *ONE OF THE B VITAMINS

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (27 g)
Energy	398 kcal	107.5 kcal
Fat	5 g	1.3 g
of which saturated	1.9 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0.1 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	85.9 g	23.2 g
of which sugars	44.2 g	11.9 g
Fibre	2.1 g	0.6 g
Protein	4.1 g	1.1 g
Sodium	752 mg	203 mg

Questions about Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Is Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (44.2 g) and sodium (752 mg). Sugar, Brown Sugar, Palm and/or Coconut Oil, Salt and 3 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, ZINC OXIDE, YELLOW 6, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, and 5 more.
Does Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar (worth noting): Similar concerns as regular sugar regarding excessive consumption. Palm and/or Coconut Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for its environmental impact and saturated fat content. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to potential allergic reactions and hyperactivity in sensitive individuals. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to potential allergic reactions and hyperactivity in sensitive individuals.

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