Berries breakfast cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Berries breakfast cereal by Cap’n Crunch scores 5/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Berries breakfast cereal by Cap’n Crunch provides 405 calories, 5.4g protein, 5.4g fat, and 86.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (44.2g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 405 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Berries breakfast cereal by Cap’n Crunch sits near the middle of the cereals category with 405 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 44.2g per 100g (113% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 405 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.4g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 44.2g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.2g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 741mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 44.2g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 741mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1483mg — roughly 64% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Berries breakfast cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
corn flour, sugar, oat flour, brown sugar, palm and/or coconut oil, salt, sodium citrate, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, reduced iron, niacinamide*, yellow 5, malic acid, zinc oxide, strawberry juice concentrate, blue 1, yellow 6, thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, pyridoxine hydrochloride*, bht (preservative), folic acid*, tocopherols (preservative), * one of the b vitamins,