Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

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.