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Kellogg's Apple Jacks Large Size
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kellogg's Apple Jacks Large Size

Apple Jacks
13.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
94
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Apple Jacks Large Size (13.20 oz) sits on supermarket shelves in the cereal aisle, often displayed alongside other sweet, kid-focused breakfast cereals and near single-serve snack cereals and breakfast bars. The bright, colorful box signals a family-friendly, playful product marketed toward kids and nostalgic adults who grew up with the brand. It is positioned as a convenient, low-fat breakfast option with a strong emphasis on taste—“apple and cinnamon” flavored crunchy O’s—rather than wholesome or organic credentials. The front-label health cues ("low-fat" and "good source of vitamins and minerals") and small print “natural flavor” sit beside clearly synthetic signs: bright artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1) and BHT for freshness. No organic certification or non-GMO badge appears. In plain terms, Apple Jacks is a highly processed breakfast cereal made from refined flours, added sugars, modified starches, vegetable oils, flavors and preservatives. Sensory details: the pieces are uniformly toasted O shapes with a crisp, airy crunch that softens in milk, delivering a pronounced sugary apple-and-cinnamon aroma and a strong sweet finish. Packaging is a colorful cardboard box designed for pantry storage and on-the-go snacking; common rituals include pouring into a bowl with milk, eating straight from the box as a snack, mixing into yogurt, or tossing a handful into a homemade trail mix. It’s a staple for busy mornings, after-school snacks, and casual, comfort-driven eating occasions across American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.33 cup
Servings per Container: 10
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars13g26%
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

Corn, Flour, Blend, (Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour),, Sugar,, Wheat, Flour,, Whole, Grain, Oat, Flour,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Vegetable, Oil, (Hydrogenated, Coconut,, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed),, Oat, Fiber,, Salt,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Dried, Apples,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Cornstarch,, Cinnamon,, Natural, Flavor,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Yellow, 6,, Wheat, Starch,, Baking, Soda,, Yellow, 5,, Red, 40,, Blue, 1,, BHT, for, Freshness., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Coconut - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean - Processed emulsifier
  • Cottonseed - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 multiple refined ingredients, added sugars, artificial colors, flavorings and preservatives, and industrially processed starches and oils, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Apple Jacks Large Size

Well, it depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' Apple Jacks pack a fair amount of sugar—about 13 grams per serving—so they're not exactly a superfood. But if you're looking for a fun breakfast or snack that brings a bit of joy to your morning routine, they can fit into a balanced diet. Just think of them as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple!

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