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Kellogg's All-Bran Bran Buds
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kellogg's All-Bran Bran Buds

All-Bran
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
12g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
17g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's All-Bran Buds is a familiar boxed cereal you’ll find on the supermarket’s breakfast aisle, shelved with other high-fiber and mainstream cereals, near granola, bran flakes, and children’s cereals. Packaged in a 22 oz printed cardboard box with an inner plastic bag, the product presents itself as a family-friendly, health-oriented choice — bright brand logos, claims about fiber and vitamins, and imagery that suggests wholesome mornings. It suits quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school shopping lists, and pantry-stocking trips for busy households; people pick it up for everyday bowls with milk, as a crunchy yogurt topper, or as a dry snack for lunchboxes and road trips. Brand positioning leans on Kellogg’s long-standing heritage: a trusted national brand marketed to families and adults seeking digestive health (fiber), convenience, and perceived nutrition. Label messaging emphasizes “low-fat,” “excellent source of fiber,” and added vitamins and minerals, and it notes colors and flavors from natural sources — but it is not organic and contains industrial additives like BHT and added sugars. In plain terms, this is an industrially processed cereal made from refined components with added sweeteners, preservatives, and nutrient fortification. Sensory cues: small, irregular crunchy “buds” with a slightly gritty bran texture and a lightly sweet coating; they usually pour with a tactile rustle from the inner bag into a bowl, yielding a quick, crispy bite that softens in milk. Rituals around it are morning routines, kid-friendly breakfasts, and grab-and-go snack moments, reinforcing its role as a convenient staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 14
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber17g61%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Wheat, Bran,, Sugar,, Psyllium, Seed, Husk,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Annatto, Extract, Color,, BHT, for, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron,, Vitamin, B₁, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHT for Freshness - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, a synthetic preservative (BHT), color extract and fortified vitamins, and is an industrially manufactured breakfast cereal — characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Kellogg's All-Bran Bran Buds

Health can be pretty subjective, right? All-Bran Bran Buds are high in fiber, boasting a whopping 17g per serving, which is great for digestion and can help keep you feeling full. However, it does have added sugars and artificial color, so it might not be the best choice for everyone, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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road-trip
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