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, Palm and/or Coconut 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, PALM AND/OR COCONUT 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 such as obesity and diabetes. Palm and/or Coconut Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts of saturated fats. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): May cause allergic or intolerance reactions in sensitive individuals. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): May cause allergic or intolerance reactions in sensitive individuals. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Debated for potential health effects at high doses; permitted with limits globally.

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Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Name: Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
Brand: Cap'n Crunch
SKU: 030000573242

Cap'n Crunch

Listed as: SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL

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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

6 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 6 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Consumers may choose to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Palm and/or Coconut OilWorth noting
Palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts of saturated fats.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid palm oil for ethical or health 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)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

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

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	1.3 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 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, Palm and/or Coconut 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, PALM AND/OR COCONUT 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 such as obesity and diabetes. Palm and/or Coconut Oil (worth noting): Palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns and potential health impacts of saturated fats. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): May cause allergic or intolerance reactions in sensitive individuals. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): May cause allergic or intolerance reactions in sensitive individuals. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Debated for potential health effects at high doses; permitted with limits globally.

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