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Cap'n Crunch's Mega Berries Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Snack: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Cap'n Crunch's mega berries crunch sweetened corn & oat snack received a Food Integrity Score of 44 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This is a colorful, heavily engineered snack where the dyes, flavor system, and preservative do most of the visual and shelf-life work. The ingredient list is long for what it is and leans on refined corn, sugar, and oil rather than whole grains. It fits better as an occasional treat than a regular snack. Main considerations include four artificial dyes (red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1), vague natural and artificial flavor system, and bht synthetic preservative. Simpler options: Look for snacks colored with plant-based sources and without synthetic dyes; choose cereals or snacks where flavors are named specifically rather than vaguely.
Food Integrity Score 44/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Four artificial dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
- Vague natural and artificial flavor system
- BHT synthetic preservative
Simpler options to consider
- Look for snacks colored with plant-based sources and without synthetic dyes
- Choose cereals or snacks where flavors are named specifically rather than vaguely
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Cap'n Crunch's Mega Berries Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Snack
- Brand
- Cap'n Crunch's
- Category
- Snacks (source: Other Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00000003015407- Serving size
- 15 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
Food Integrity results
Mega Berries Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Snack
Cap'n Crunch's
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 artificial dyes, plus BHT and "natural and artificial flavor," signal heavy formulation.
Consider This
Refined corn flour, sugar, palm/coconut oil, sodium citrate, malic acid, and multiple enrichment vitamins are typical of factory-formulated cereal snacks.
Good Substitutes
Try plain oat or corn snacks with a short list, or toast your own cereal with a little maple and cinnamon.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a colorful, heavily engineered snack where the dyes, flavor system, and preservative do most of the visual and shelf-life work. The ingredient list is long for what it is and leans on refined corn, sugar, and oil rather than whole grains. It fits better as an occasional treat than a regular snack.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Four artificial dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
- Vague natural and artificial flavor system
- BHT synthetic preservative
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Red 40 — Artificial dye
- Yellow 5 — Artificial dye
- Yellow 6 — Artificial dye
- Blue 1 — Artificial dye
- Natural and artificial flavor — Vague flavor system
- BHT (to preserve freshness) — Synthetic preservative
Highest concern ingredients
- Red 40 (8/10) — Artificial dye used for color.
- Natural and artificial flavor (8/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Yellow 5 (8/10) — Artificial dye used for color.
Better choice tips
- Look for snacks colored with plant-based sources and without synthetic dyes.
- Choose cereals or snacks where flavors are named specifically rather than vaguely.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MOLASSES, MALIC ACID, RED 40, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, REDUCED IRON*, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, FOLIC ACID*.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Red 40Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial dyes are a common reason users choose to avoid a product.
Additional note
Artificial red dye used for color.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users want to flag.
Natural and artificial flavorConcern 8/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blends hide the exact inputs used.
Additional note
Vague flavor system that may combine several sources.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Yellow 5Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial dyes are a common reason users choose to avoid a product.
Additional note
Artificial yellow dye used for color.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users want to flag.
Blue 1Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial dyes are a common reason users choose to avoid a product.
Additional note
Artificial blue dye used for color.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users want to flag.
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Yellow 6Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial dyes are a common reason users choose to avoid a product.
Additional note
Artificial yellow dye used for color.
Family watchlist
Artificial color many users want to flag.
BHT (to preserve freshness)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic preservative added to extend shelf life.
Additional note
Synthetic antioxidant preservative for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Synthetic preservative many users want to flag.
Palm and/or coconut oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined palm or coconut oil adds processed fat without whole-food structure.
Additional note
Refined vegetable fat used for texture and coating.
Family watchlist
Refined oil some users prefer to avoid.
Sodium citrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAdditiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional additive that helps control taste and acidity.
Additional note
Acidity regulator and flavor adjuster.
Family watchlist
Functional additive used in formulation.
Malic acidConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAdditiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulant added for flavor rather than as a whole food.
Additional note
Acidulant for tartness and flavor.
Family watchlist
Acidulant added for flavor and tartness.
Corn flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain base lacks the fiber of whole grains.
Additional note
Refined corn base; common but milled and stripped of bran.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar is a major part of this snack's sweetness.
Additional note
Refined sweetener used for taste and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users want to track.
MolassesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Adds sweetness and some color to the snack.
Additional note
Syrup byproduct adding sweetness and color.
Oat flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Oat flour is a recognizable grain, though milled.
Additional note
Milled oat flour; a recognizable grain ingredient.
Reduced ironConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification added to refined grain, not a whole-food source.
Additional note
Added mineral used for enrichment.
NiacinamideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for enrichment rather than whole-food structure.
Additional note
Vitamin B3 added for enrichment.
Thiamine mononitrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for enrichment rather than whole-food structure.
Additional note
Vitamin B1 added for enrichment.
Pyridoxine hydrochlorideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for enrichment rather than whole-food structure.
Additional note
Vitamin B6 added for enrichment.
RiboflavinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin for enrichment rather than whole-food structure.
Additional note
Vitamin B2 added for enrichment.
Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Synthetic folate added for enrichment rather than whole-food structure.
Additional note
Synthetic folate added for enrichment.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with low concern on its own.
Additional note
Basic seasoning for flavor.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based analysis that estimates how close a product is to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.
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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". 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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals 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 "flour", "oat", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
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 together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Cap'n Crunch's Mega Berries Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Snack 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?
Cap'n Crunch's Mega Berries Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Snack shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Cap'n Crunch's Mega Berries Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Snack: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Small single-serving portion (15 g); Contains some oat flour; Low saturated fat and fat content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and molasses are primary sweeteners; Artificial dyes Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1; BHT preservative and artificial flavor present.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks 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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