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Kelloggs Glazed Cinn Apple Donut Holes
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Kelloggs Glazed Cinn Apple Donut Holes

Apple Jacks
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
100
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot Kellogg's Apple Jacks Glazed Cinn Apple Donut Holes on the cereal aisle, shelved among other sweet, kid-focused morning options and near family-size breakfast boxes and novelty limited-edition cereals. Shiny, brightly colored packaging and Apple Jacks branding makes it pop next to classic kids' cereals and sugary loops or flakes. This product fits into quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school shopping lists, grab-and-go road-trip snacks, or weekend cereal bowls when parents want an easy treat. Brand positioning leans squarely into playful nostalgia and indulgence — a crossover of donut imagery and the familiar Apple Jacks flavor aimed at children, teens and adults who chase childhood flavors. Marketing emphasizes fun, flavor and convenience over nutrition, using kid-friendly graphics and indulgent descriptors like “glaze” and “donut holes.” Label copy may highlight whole-grain ingredients and flavors as a mild health halo, but there is no organic certification; the box mixes “natural” and “artificial” claims while listing added colors and preservatives. In plain terms, this is an ultra-processed breakfast cereal made from refined and modified flours, added sugars, flavorings, colorants and stabilizers. Sensory notes: small, donut-hole shaped rounds with a crisp, sugary exterior and a shiny sweet glaze that melts slightly in warm milk, delivering apple-cinnamon aroma and a snap-then-crunch texture. Packaging is a glossy cardboard box with an inner liner; the ritual is pour into a bowl (or snack by the handful), add milk to sweeten it further, and enjoy the nostalgic, indulgent mouthfeel and the cereal-milk finale. It’s a convenience-first, treat-style breakfast item in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein2g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Sugar,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Whole, Grain, Oat, Flour,, Oat, Fiber,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Coconut,, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed),, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Salt,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Dried, Apples,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Cornstarch,, Cinnamon,, Wheat, Starch,, Baking, Soda,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 6,, BHT, for, Freshness., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Zinc, Oxide,, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut, Soybean and/or Cottonseed) - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT for Freshness - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 refined and modified flours, added sugars, artificial colors and flavors, hydrogenated oil, preservatives and other industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Kelloggs Glazed Cinn Apple Donut Holes

When it comes to the Cinn Apple Donut Holes, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! They provide some whole grains and fiber, which is great, but they also come with added sugars and a smattering of artificial colors. If you're looking for a fun snack or a treat for the kids, they can fit into a balanced diet, just don’t expect them to replace your greens!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientfun
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