Catalina Crunch
Is Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal healthy?
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal
Longevity Score
74/100
Food Integrity Score
69/100
Choose Occasionally
There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.
Quick answer
Choose Occasionally
Catalina Crunch chocolate peanut butter cereal is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 74 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100. Protein-forward, low-sugar cereal with peanuts and cocoa, but built on pea protein isolate, fiber blends, and sweetener extracts. Strengths include good protein and fiber per serving, peanuts and cocoa powder, and zero sugar per serving, while main considerations include multiple fiber and protein isolates indicate processing, stevia and monk fruit sweeteners present, and peanut and sunflower oils add fat load.
Longevity Score 74/100Food Integrity Score 69/100
What helped the score?
- Good protein and fiber per serving
- Contains peanuts and cocoa powder
- Zero sugar per serving
What held the score back?
- Multiple fiber and protein isolates indicate processing
- Stevia and monk fruit sweeteners present
- Peanut and sunflower oils add fat load
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CATALINA FLOUR (PEA PROTEIN, POTATO FIBER, NON-GMO CORN FIBER, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, GUAR GUM), TAPIOCA FLOUR, PEANUT OIL, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR COCONUT OIL, COCOA POWDER, PEANUTS, BAKING POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, STEVIA EXTRACT, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 36 g (1/2 cup (36g))
- Calories1106% DV
- Protein11g22% DV
- Total Carbs14g5% DV
- Fiber9g32% DV
- Total Fat5g6% DV
- Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal
- Brand
- Catalina Crunch
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00850017468184- Serving size
- 36 g (1/2 cup (36g))
- 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High fiber (9g)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (150.1mg)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher protein (11g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (stevia extract, monk fruit extract)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (110 kcal)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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 "potato". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (11g)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Moderate protein (11g)
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 "pea protein". 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 "pea protein". 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 "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (5g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Very low net carbs (5g)
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: Sweetener signals (stevia extract, monk fruit extract)
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: Sweetener signals (stevia extract, monk fruit extract)
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: Sweetener signals (stevia extract, monk fruit extract)
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", "corn", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter 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?
Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal shows about 9g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include stevia extract, monk fruit extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein and fiber per serving; Contains peanuts and cocoa powder; Zero sugar per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple fiber and protein isolates indicate processing; Stevia and monk fruit sweeteners present; Peanut and sunflower oils add fat load.
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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