Crunchy Cinnamon Squares Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Crunchy Cinnamon Squares Cereal by Trader Joe's scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on high fiber helps lower cholesterol.
Crunchy Cinnamon Squares Cereal by Trader Joe's provides 400 calories, 7.5g protein, 8.8g fat, and 75.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.9g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.5g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (30.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Crunchy Cinnamon Squares Cereal by Trader Joe's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.5g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 30.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 7.5g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 625mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 30.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 625mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1250mg — roughly 54% 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 Crunchy Cinnamon Squares Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, RICE BRAN OIL. FRUCTOSE, RICE FLOUR, SALT, CINNAMON, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN POWDER, VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (SODIUM ASCORBATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CHOLECALCIFEROL [VITAMIN D3], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, FERROUS FUMARATE, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B12 [CYANOCOBALAMIN])