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Apple Jacks Sweetened Cereal With Apple, Cinnamon & Marshmallows: Longevity analysis
Quick answer
Special Occasion Choice
Apple Jacks sweetened cereal with apple, cinnamon & marshmallows received a Longevity Score of 22 out of 100 (special occasion choice). Sugar-forward, refined-grain cereal with artificial colors and multiple additives; limited whole-food content and low protein. Strengths include some whole grain oat and corn flour, fortified with vitamins and minerals, and modest fiber per serving, while main considerations include high sugar: 17g per serving, largely added, artificial colors yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, blue 1, and hydrogenated and seed-based vegetable oil.
Longevity Score 22/100
What helped the score?
- Contains some whole grain oat and corn flour
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals
- Modest fiber per serving
What held the score back?
- High sugar: 17g per serving, largely added
- Artificial colors Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1
- Hydrogenated and seed-based vegetable oil
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Apple Jacks Sweetened Cereal With Apple, Cinnamon & Marshmallows
- Brand
- Apple Jacks
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00038000215742- Serving size
- 39 g (1 1/3 Cup)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Apple Jacks
Sweetened Cereal With Apple, Cinnamon & Marshmallows
KarbCoach Recommendation
Special Occasion Choice
Sugar-forward, refined-grain cereal with artificial colors and multiple additives; limited whole-food content and low protein.
What Stands Out
Low Fiber
2g fiber
7% DVHigh Added Sugar
15g added sugar
30% DVArtificial Colors
Yellow 5
Added Sweetener
Sugar
Contains Seed Oils
Hydrogenated coconut, soybean a…
Whole Foods
Whole grain oat flour, Whole gr…
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Key Positives
- Contains some whole grain oat and corn flour
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals
- Modest fiber per serving
Key Concerns
- High sugar: 17g per serving, largely added
- Artificial colors Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1
- Hydrogenated and seed-based vegetable oil
- Ultra-processed build with BHT and gelatin
Ingredient Signals
Whole-food ingredients
Processing signals
Additives
Seed oils
Artificial colors
Added sweeteners
Other sweeteners
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SUGAR, CORN FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR), WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED COCONUT, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED), OAT FIBER, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, GELATIN, DRIED APPLES, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CORNSTARCH, CINNAMON, YELLOW 6, WHEAT STARCH, BAKING SODA, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Macronutrients
Calories
150
8% DVTotal Carbs
35g
13% DVProtein
2g
4% DVSaturated Fat
0.5g
3% DVFiber
2g
7% DVNet Carbs
33g
12% DVSugar
17g
Added Sugar
15g
30% DVTotal Fat
1g
1% DVSodium
170mg
7% DVCholesterol
0mg
0% DVUnsaturated Fat
0.5g
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition at a Glance
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | 8% DV |
| Total Carbs | 35g | 13% DV |
| Protein | 2g | 4% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% DV |
| Fiber | 2g | 7% DV |
| Net Carbs | 33g | 12% DV |
| Sugar | 17g | — |
| Added Sugar | 15g | 30% DV |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% DV |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% DV |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% DV |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0.5g | — |
DV = Percent of Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Amounts are per labeled serving from source data. Check the package for the final values.
Longevity scores estimate how this product’s nutrition and ingredient profile fit longer-term eating patterns. Formulations can vary — check the package label. Not medical advice. Some nutrient values may be estimated when the label is incomplete.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher net carbs (33g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0.5g)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher sugar (17g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sugar (17g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (17g of 35g carbs)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "gelatin". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "gelatin". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "gelatin". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher net carbs (33g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (33g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Corn syrup)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Corn syrup)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (Sugar, Corn syrup)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Longevity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Longevity analysis
What the Longevity analysis evaluates
The Longevity analysis looks at how a food fits broader dietary patterns over time. It combines nutritional composition with processing and ingredient-quality considerations, including ideas that originated in Meal Power Points and Food Integrity. The Longevity Score summarizes that wider picture on a 0–100 scale. It is educational context for packaged foods, not medical advice and not a guarantee of health outcomes.
Nutrients, balance, processing, and ingredients
Nutritional composition matters: protein, fiber, carbohydrates, glucose-related characteristics, fats, sodium, and micronutrients all influence how a food may support or challenge different dietary goals. Processing level and ingredient quality still count, because formulation can change the practical meaning of an otherwise tidy nutrient panel. Longevity treats those dimensions together rather than as a single nutrient number.
Who may prioritize Longevity
People following low-carbohydrate, keto-style, high-protein, glucose-conscious, or longevity-focused eating patterns often start with the Longevity analysis. It is also useful when you want one place that connects macros and micros with how processed the food is and how the ingredient list reads. The Longevity Score is designed for that broader comparison across products.
How Longevity differs from Food Integrity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality. A strong nutritional profile may still deserve closer Food Integrity review when additives, oils, sweeteners, or processing level raise questions the nutrient panel does not answer on its own.
Why the analyses overlap—and why to review both
The overlap is intentional. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, while Food Integrity remains separately useful for deeper formulation detail. The two views are meant to complement each other, not cancel each other out. Some people reasonably prioritize one analysis based on their goals; reviewing both can reveal tradeoffs that one score alone may not show.
Common questions about this product
Is Apple Jacks Sweetened Cereal With Apple, Cinnamon & Marshmallows highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Apple Jacks Sweetened Cereal With Apple, Cinnamon & Marshmallows shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Apple Jacks Sweetened Cereal With Apple, Cinnamon & Marshmallows: 15g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some whole grain oat and corn flour; Fortified with vitamins and minerals; Modest fiber per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sugar: 17g per serving, largely added; Artificial colors Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1; Hydrogenated and seed-based vegetable oil.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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