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Is Cap'n Crunch's Red, White & Blue Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal healthy?

Red, White & Blue Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

22/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

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

Cap'n Crunch's red, white & blue crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 22 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Refined, sugar-forward cereal with artificial colors and additives; limited whole-food content and low fiber per serving. Strengths include fortified with b vitamins and iron and modest protein for a cereal, while main considerations include 17g sugar per serving, high added sugar, artificial colors red 40 and blue 1, and refined corn flour as first ingredient.

Longevity Score 22/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Fortified with B vitamins and iron
  • Modest protein for a cereal

What held the score back?

  • 17g sugar per serving, high added sugar
  • Artificial colors Red 40 and Blue 1
  • Refined corn flour as first ingredient

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, RED 40, REDUCED IRON, BLUE 1, NIACINAMIDE*, THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, FOLIC ACID*.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 38 g (1-1/4 cup)

  • Calories1508% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs33g12% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat1.5g2% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Cap'n Crunch's Red, White & Blue Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00030000572900
Serving size
38 g (1-1/4 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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    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 net carbs (32g)

    This product has 3 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 (0.5g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    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 (2g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    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 (17g)

    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 (17g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    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 (17g of 33g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Cap'n Crunch's Red, White & Blue Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 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?

Cap'n Crunch's Red, White & Blue Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Cap'n Crunch's Red, White & Blue Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal: 17g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Fortified with B vitamins and iron; Modest protein for a cereal.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: 17g sugar per serving, high added sugar; Artificial colors Red 40 and Blue 1; Refined corn flour as first ingredient.

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.

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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.
Label accuracy and safety information

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