Mystery Crunch
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mystery Crunch by Cap'n Crunch's scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Mystery Crunch by Cap'n Crunch's provides 395 calories, 5.3g protein, 5.3g fat, and 86.8g 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 its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (42.1g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Mystery Crunch by Cap'n Crunch's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 395 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 42.1g per 100g (103% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 395 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.3g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 42.1g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.6g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.6g per 100g
- •Sodium: 447mg 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 42.1g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Mystery Crunch 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, coconut oil and/or palm oil, salt, molasses, natural flavors, mixed tocopherols (to preserve freshness), reduced iron, niacinamide, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine, riboflavin, folic acid.