Is Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 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 (16.7 g). Natural Flavor, Yellow 5 (Tartrazine), Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) and BHT (Preservative) 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 Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar?

In label order (largest amount first): WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, MOLASSES, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, and 12 more.

Does Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is not disclosed, leading to some consumer concerns. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with warnings in some regions. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with warnings in some regions. BHT (Preservative) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential long-term health effects, though regulatory bodies consider it safe within limits.

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Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar

Name: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar
Brand: Quaker
SKU: 00030000064412

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Listed as: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 Ounce Paper 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.

Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of natural flavors is not disclosed, leading to some consumer concerns.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with warnings in some regions.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential behavioral effects in children.
For some groups · Depends on amount

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: 56 g (1 cup (56 g) Cereal Alone)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR
2WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
3BROWN SUGAR
4SUGAR
5MALTODEXTRIN
6MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT
7MOLASSES
8SALT
9CALCIUM CARBONATE
10SODIUM BICARBONATE
11NATURAL FLAVOR
12YELLOW 5
13SODIUM ASCORBATE
14REDUCED IRON
15YELLOW 6
16ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)
17BHT (PRESERVATIVE)
18NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
19ZINC OXIDE
20THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)
21FOLIC ACID
22PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)
23VITAMIN A PALMITATE
24RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (56 g)
Energy	379 kcal	212.2 kcal
Fat	4.8 g	2.7 g
of which saturated	0.9 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	77.8 g	43.6 g
of which sugars	16.7 g	9.4 g
Fibre	8.3 g	4.6 g
Protein	11.4 g	6.4 g
Sodium	346 mg	193.8 mg

Questions about Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar

Is Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 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 (16.7 g). Natural Flavor, Yellow 5 (Tartrazine), Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) and BHT (Preservative) 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 Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar?: In label order (largest amount first): WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, MOLASSES, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, and 12 more.
Does Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is not disclosed, leading to some consumer concerns. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with warnings in some regions. Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with warnings in some regions. BHT (Preservative) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential long-term health effects, though regulatory bodies consider it safe within limits.

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