Is Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal 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 (28.6 g). Sugar, Dehydrated Apples (treated with Sodium Sulfite), Salt and Natural Flavor 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 Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal?

In label order (largest amount first): WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), DRIED CRANBERRIES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR..

Does Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Dehydrated Apples (treated with Sodium Sulfite) (worth noting): Sulfites may cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals. Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are a broad category, and specific components may vary in safety or regulatory status.

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Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal

Name: Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal
Brand: Quaker
SKU: 00030000319932

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Listed as: Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal(8-1.51 oz)12.1 ounce 8 Packets 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

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Commonly limited in diets for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Dehydrated Apples (treated with Sodium Sulfite)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Sulfites may cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals.
Worth knowing: Often avoided by individuals with sulfite sensitivity.
For some groups

2 more flagged ingredients in this product

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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: 43 g (1 packet (43 g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
2SUGAR
3DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION)
4DRIED CRANBERRIES
5SALT
6NATURAL FLAVOR.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (43 g)
Energy	371 kcal	159.5 kcal
Fat	5.1 g	2.2 g
of which saturated	1.1 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	76.1 g	32.7 g
of which sugars	28.6 g	12.3 g
Fibre	7.6 g	3.3 g
Protein	9.1 g	3.9 g
Sodium	393 mg	169 mg

Questions about Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal

Is Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal 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 (28.6 g). Sugar, Dehydrated Apples (treated with Sodium Sulfite), Salt and Natural Flavor 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 Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal?: In label order (largest amount first): WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), DRIED CRANBERRIES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR..
Does Quaker Apple & Cranberries Instant Oatmeal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Dehydrated Apples (treated with Sodium Sulfite) (worth noting): Sulfites may cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals. Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are a broad category, and specific components may vary in safety or regulatory status.

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