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Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Paper Box: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Cap'n Crunch sweetened corn & oat cereal paper box received a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with multiple dyes, a synthetic preservative, several sugar forms, and a vitamin-fortified refined base. It is a product to eat occasionally rather than often, and mainly because of the additive and sweetener load rather than any single medical claim. Main considerations include yellow 5 and yellow 6 synthetic colors, bht synthetic preservative, and multiple refined sugars and refined corn flour base. Simpler options: Choose oat cereals with no artificial colors or synthetic preservatives; look for whole-grain cereals with little or no added sugar.
Food Integrity Score 42/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 synthetic colors
- BHT synthetic preservative
- Multiple refined sugars and refined corn flour base
Simpler options to consider
- Choose oat cereals with no artificial colors or synthetic preservatives
- Look for whole-grain cereals with little or no added sugar
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Paper Box
- Brand
- Cap'n Crunch
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00030000065310- Serving size
- 27 g (3/4 cup (27g) Cereal Alone)
- 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
Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Paper Box
Cap'n Crunch
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 color additives plus BHT preservative stand out in this cereal's list.
Consider This
Refined corn flour, sugar, brown sugar, and palm/coconut oil are doing the heavy lifting, typical of factory-formulated cereals.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats with cinnamon and a little maple, or unsweetened oat cereal with fresh fruit.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with multiple dyes, a synthetic preservative, several sugar forms, and a vitamin-fortified refined base. It is a product to eat occasionally rather than often, and mainly because of the additive and sweetener load rather than any single medical claim.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 synthetic colors
- BHT synthetic preservative
- Multiple refined sugars and refined corn flour base
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Yellow 5 — Artificial color additive
- Yellow 6 — Artificial color additive
- BHT (preservative) — Synthetic preservative
- Sugar — Refined added sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Yellow 5 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Yellow 6 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
- BHT (preservative) (7/10) — Synthetic preservative
Better choice tips
- Choose oat cereals with no artificial colors or synthetic preservatives.
- Look for whole-grain cereals with little or no added sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, ZINC OXIDE, YELLOW 6, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, FOLIC ACID*, TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE). *ONE OF THE B VITAMINS
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
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 colors are a common family watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive used for appearance.
Family watchlist
Artificial color additive
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 colors are a common family watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive used for appearance.
Family watchlist
Artificial color additive
BHT (preservative)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic preservatives are commonly flagged by users avoiding additives.
Additional note
Synthetic antioxidant preservative for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Synthetic preservative
SugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweeteners are commonly flagged by users tracking added sugar.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, a major ingredient by position.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener
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Brown sugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Adds to the total added sweetener load in the product.
Additional note
Refined sugar with molasses, another added sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener
Palm and/or coconut oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined oil used in a formulated cereal base rather than a simple recipe.
Additional note
Refined tropical oil used for texture and mouthfeel.
Family watchlist
Refined oil in a formulated base
Corn flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain base with less fiber than whole grain options.
Additional note
Refined corn base, milled into flour.
Reduced ironConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Fortification adds nutrients but signals an enriched, formulated product.
Additional note
Added mineral fortification.
Zinc oxideConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Mineral fortification adds to the formulated nutrient profile.
Additional note
Added mineral fortificant.
Tocopherols (preservative)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservative used to slow oxidation in the oil and cereal.
Additional note
Vitamin E-based antioxidant preservative.
Family watchlist
Preservative antioxidant
Oat flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Oat flour is recognizable, though milled and less intact than rolled oats.
Additional note
Milled oat flour, a recognizable whole-grain-style base.
Niacinamide*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification signals an enriched formulation.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortificant.
Thiamin mononitrate*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification signals an enriched formulation.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortificant.
Riboflavin*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification signals an enriched formulation.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortificant.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification signals an enriched formulation.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortificant.
Folic acid*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin fortification signals an enriched formulation.
Additional note
Added B vitamin fortificant.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning with no integrity concern on its own.
Additional note
Basic seasoning, simple and recognizable.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable, high-integrity foods. 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", "brown sugar". 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", "brown sugar". 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.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, 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 Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Paper Box 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 Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Paper Box shows about 0.57g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Paper Box: 11.92g 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 calories per serving; Some whole oat flour present.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and brown sugar are leading ingredients; Artificial colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6; Refined corn flour base with very little fiber.
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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