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BelVita Cranberry Orange
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

BelVita Cranberry Orange

Belvita
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
4g
Protein
12g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelVita Cranberry Orange breakfast biscuits sit in the breakfast/snack aisle of American supermarkets, usually on middle shelves near granola bars, toaster pastries, packaged oatmeal and other on-the-go breakfast items — sometimes cross-merchandised near coffee or yogurt. Packaged as an 8.8 oz box of individually wrapped four-biscuit packs, they are presented as a convenient morning ritual for busy consumers. The product is pitched as a steady-energy breakfast alternative: lightly sweet, crisp and crunchy biscuits made from a whole grain oat-and-rye blend studded with dried cranberries and flecks of dried orange peel. The texture is gently crumbly but durable enough to dunk in coffee; aroma hints at citrus and baked oats. Brand positioning emphasizes practical, wholesome mornings — targeting commuters, college students and time-pressed parents who want a perceived healthier packaged breakfast. Marketing leans on health halos such as “contains whole grain,” added B vitamins, “no high-fructose corn syrup,” and “no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners,” though the product is not organic and carries common allergen notices (wheat, soy). Label copy highlights 18 grams of whole grain per serving and cholesterol-free claims to reinforce a healthful image. In plain processing terms, these are an industrially produced, shelf-stable snack made with refined flours, added sugars, vegetable oil, emulsifiers and mineral/vitamin fortification. Typical use is grab-and-go: open a single-pack at the bus stop, pair with coffee or yogurt for a portable breakfast, or stash in a desk drawer for a mid-morning pick-me-up. The overall story is convenience-oriented, positioned as a “smarter” packaged breakfast for a time-compressed lifestyle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
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

INGREDIENTS:, WHOLE, GRAIN, BLEND, (ROLLED, OATS,, RYE, FLAKES),, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, CANOLA, OIL,, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, FLOUR,, DRIED, CRANBERRIES,, MALT, SYRUP, (FROM, CORN, AND, BARLEY),, SALT,, BAKING, SODA,, DRIED, ORANGE, PEEL,, SOY, LECITHIN,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, INVERT, SUGAR,, DISODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, DATEM,, FERRIC, ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (IRON),, NIACINAMIDE,, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1).CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 industrial ingredients and additives (refined/enriched flours, added sugars and syrups, vegetable oil, emulsifiers like DATEM and soy lecithin, and phosphate leavening), along with vitamin/mineral fortification and extensive processing, consistent with an ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about BelVita Cranberry Orange

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These biscuits provide a good balance of carbs and some protein, but they also contain added sugars and aren't super high in fiber. They can be a decent snack if you're looking for a quick energy boost, but they might not be the best choice if you're aiming for a low-sugar or high-fiber diet.

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