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Is Apple Jacks Sweetened Three-Grain Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon healthy?

Sweetened Three-Grain Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-22

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

38/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Apple Jacks sweetened three-grain cereal with apple & cinnamon is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 38 out of 100. Sweetened, additive-heavy cereal with refined grains and artificial colors; some whole grain and fiber but low overall alignment. Strengths include whole grain oat and whole grain corn flour, provides some fiber (2g per serving), and low saturated fat (0.5g), while main considerations include sugar is the first ingredient; 11g sugar per serving, artificial colors yellow 6, blue 1, red 40, and partially hydrogenated oil and bht preservative.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 38/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains whole grain oat and whole grain corn flour
  • Provides some fiber (2g per serving)
  • Low saturated fat (0.5g)

What held the score back?

  • Sugar is the first ingredient; 11g sugar per serving
  • Artificial colors Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40
  • Partially hydrogenated oil and BHT preservative

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SUGAR, CORN FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR), WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, OAT FIBER, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED), SALT, MILLED CORN, DRIED APPLES, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CORNSTARCH, CINNAMON, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW 6, BAKING SODA, TURMERIC COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1, RED 40, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID), NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMINS B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 25 g (1 pouch)

  • Calories905% DV
  • Protein1g2% DV
  • Total Carbs22g8% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat1g1% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Apple Jacks Sweetened Three-Grain Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00038000114007
Serving size
25 g (1 pouch)
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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic 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 (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic 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 (11g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic 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 (11g of 22g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Apple Jacks Sweetened Three-Grain Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Apple Jacks Sweetened Three-Grain Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Apple Jacks Sweetened Three-Grain Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon: 11g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Apple juice concentrate. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains whole grain oat and whole grain corn flour; Provides some fiber (2g per serving); Low saturated fat (0.5g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first ingredient; 11g sugar per serving; Artificial colors Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40; Partially hydrogenated oil and BHT preservative.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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.
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