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Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Catalina Crunch chocolate peanut butter cereal received a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a protein-fortified chocolate peanut butter cereal built on a flour blend of isolated pea protein and added fibers rather than whole grains. Peanuts, cocoa, and sea salt are recognizable, but the fiber system, guar gum, and natural flavors signal a formulated product. Best treated as an occasional option rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include isolated pea protein and added fibers rebuild the flour base, guar gum and vague natural flavors add formulation layers, and multiple refined oils and sweetener extracts. Simpler options: Look for cereals with whole grains or oats listed first and fewer isolated protein or fiber ingredients; choose products that name specific oils and flavors rather than broad blends.
Food Integrity Score 69/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Isolated pea protein and added fibers rebuild the flour base
- Guar gum and vague natural flavors add formulation layers
- Multiple refined oils and sweetener extracts
Simpler options to consider
- Look for cereals with whole grains or oats listed first and fewer isolated protein or fiber ingredients
- Choose products that name specific oils and flavors rather than broad blends
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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
Food Integrity results
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal
Catalina Crunch
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Pea protein, potato fiber, corn fiber, chicory root fiber, and guar gum make this a rebuilt-food formula rather than a simple cereal.
Consider This
Isolated fibers, guar gum, and vague natural flavors are typical of factory-formulated, high-protein cereals.
Good Substitutes
Try plain oats or rice with peanut butter, cocoa, and a little honey for a simpler, homemade-style bowl.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a protein-fortified chocolate peanut butter cereal built on a flour blend of isolated pea protein and added fibers rather than whole grains. Peanuts, cocoa, and sea salt are recognizable, but the fiber system, guar gum, and natural flavors signal a formulated product. Best treated as an occasional option rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Isolated pea protein and added fibers rebuild the flour base
- Guar gum and vague natural flavors add formulation layers
- Multiple refined oils and sweetener extracts
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
- Guar Gum — Thickener used in the fiber blend
- High Oleic Sunflower Oil and/or Coconut Oil — Refined oil blend with unspecified proportions
- Stevia Extract — High-intensity sweetener extract
- Monk Fruit Extract — High-intensity sweetener extract
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavors (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
- Catalina Flour blend (6/10) — Isolated protein and fiber blend with guar gum
- High Oleic Sunflower Oil and/or Coconut Oil (4/10) — Refined oil blend with unclear proportions
Better choice tips
- Look for cereals with whole grains or oats listed first and fewer isolated protein or fiber ingredients.
- Choose products that name specific oils and flavors rather than broad blends.
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.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural FlavorsConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Undisclosed flavor components make the formula harder to verify.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Catalina Flour (Pea Protein, Potato Fiber, Non-GMO Corn Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Guar Gum)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein/fiber blendWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Isolated protein/fiber blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Rebuilt flour from isolated proteins and fibers signals formulation.
Additional note
Isolated protein and fiber blend with guar gum as a thickener.
Family watchlist
Contains guar gum thickener and isolated fibers.
High Oleic Sunflower Oil and/or Coconut OilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Unspecified oil blend reduces label clarity.
Additional note
Refined oil blend; exact oil choice unspecified.
Family watchlist
Refined oil blend with unclear proportions.
Stevia ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Purified high-intensity sweetener adds formulation complexity.
Additional note
Purified sweetener extract.
Family watchlist
High-intensity sweetener extract.
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Monk Fruit ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Purified high-intensity sweetener adds formulation complexity.
Additional note
Purified sweetener extract.
Family watchlist
High-intensity sweetener extract.
Tapioca FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined starch adds bulk with little whole-food structure.
Additional note
Refined starch from cassava root.
Peanut OilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil is common in packaged cereals.
Additional note
Refined vegetable oil used for richness and crispness.
Baking PowderConcern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Leavening systems are common formulation helpers.
Additional note
Leavening agent with acid and starch components.
Calcium CarbonateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral fortificantAdditive
What this is
Mineral fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added mainly for fortification and flow control.
Additional note
Mineral fortificant and anti-caking agent.
Cocoa PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Cocoa products can carry heavy-metal sourcing context.
Additional note
Ground cocoa, category-normal processing.
PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added concern.
Additional note
Whole peanuts, simple recognizable food.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no added concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "chicory". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". 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 "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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pea protein". See ingredients for details.)
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 (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal 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", "corn", "pea". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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 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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