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Is Big Y Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal healthy?

Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Big Y apples & cinnamon instant oatmeal is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Whole-grain oat base with fiber, but added sugar and sulfite/color additives lower the overall alignment. Strengths include whole grain rolled oats as first ingredient, about 3g fiber per packet, and low saturated fat and modest calories, while main considerations include added sugar plus sugar from dehydrated apples, sulfites and beet powder color additives, and fortified vitamins and minerals indicate processing.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain rolled oats as first ingredient
  • About 3g fiber per packet
  • Low saturated fat and modest calories

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar plus sugar from dehydrated apples
  • Sulfites and beet powder color additives
  • Fortified vitamins and minerals indicate processing

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED APPLES (TREATED WITH SULFUR DIOXIDE AND SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION), NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, CINNAMON, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, BEET POWDER (FOR COLOR). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE (A SOURCE OF CALCIUM), FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (A SOURCE OF IRON), NIACINAMIDE*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, FOLIC ACID*, VITAMIN D.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 35 g (1 packet)

  • Calories1307% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs27g10% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat1.5g2% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Big Y Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal
Brand
Big Y
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00018894107972
Serving size
35 g (1 packet)
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

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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 2 additional signals 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 (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 3 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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (27g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Big Y Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?

Big Y Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal shows about 3.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Big Y Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain rolled oats as first ingredient; About 3g fiber per packet; Low saturated fat and modest calories.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar plus sugar from dehydrated apples; Sulfites and beet powder color additives; Fortified vitamins and minerals indicate processing.

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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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.
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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