Peanut butter crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Peanut butter crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal by Cap'n Crunch scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Peanut butter crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal by Cap'n Crunch provides 425 calories, 7.5g protein, 8.8g fat, and 80.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.8g 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 (32.5g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 425 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Peanut butter crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal by Cap'n Crunch sits near the middle of the cereals category with 425 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 32.5g per 100g (57% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 425 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.5g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 32.5g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 1.2g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.5g per 100g
- •Sodium: 750mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 32.5g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 750mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1500mg — roughly 65% 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 Peanut butter crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, 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, peanut butter (peanuts, dextrose, hydrogenated cottonseed and/or canola oil, salt), oat flour, rice flour, palm and/or coconut oil, salt, caramel color, corn maltodextrin, reduced iron, niacinamide, zinc oxide, soybean oil, bht (preservative), thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid,