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

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (42.1 g) and sodium (763 mg). Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Palm Oil), Salt, Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) and 2 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, VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND/OR PALM OIL), SALT, MOLASSES, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, YELLOW 6, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, and 3 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Palm Oil) (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for its environmental impact and health effects; coconut oil is high in saturated fats. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to potential intolerance in sensitive individuals; debated for hyperactivity in children. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to potential intolerance in sensitive individuals; debated for hyperactivity in children. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Debated for potential long-term health effects; permitted as a preservative within limits.

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Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Name: Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
Brand: Cap'n Crunch
SKU: 0030000573211

Cap'n Crunch

Listed as: SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, SWEETENED CORN & OAT

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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

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SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Palm Oil)Worth noting
Palm oil is debated for its environmental impact and health effects; coconut oil is high in saturated fats.
Worth knowing: Palm oil is often avoided for sustainability reasons.
Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · 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: The Quaker Oats Company
Serving size: 38 g (1 cup (38g) Cereal alone)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN FLOUR
2SUGAR
3OAT FLOUR
4VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND/OR PALM OIL)
5SALT
6MOLASSES
7REDUCED IRON
8YELLOW 5
9NIACINAMIDE*
10YELLOW 6
11BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)
12THIAMINE MONONITRATE*
13PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*
14RIBOFLAVIN*
15FOLIC ACID*. *ONE OF THE B VITAMINS

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (38 g)
Energy	395 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	5.3 g	2 g
of which saturated	2.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	86.8 g	33 g
of which sugars	42.1 g	16 g
of which added sugars	42.1 g	16 g
Fibre	2.6 g	1 g
Protein	5.3 g	2 g
Sodium	763 mg	289.9 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 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (42.1 g) and sodium (763 mg). Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Palm Oil), Salt, Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) and 2 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, VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND/OR PALM OIL), SALT, MOLASSES, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, YELLOW 6, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, and 3 more.
Does Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Palm Oil) (worth noting): Palm oil is debated for its environmental impact and health effects; coconut oil is high in saturated fats. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to potential intolerance in sensitive individuals; debated for hyperactivity in children. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to potential intolerance in sensitive individuals; debated for hyperactivity in children. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Debated for potential long-term health effects; permitted as a preservative within limits.

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