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Nabisco BelVita Breakfast Biscuits Cinnamon Brown Sugar
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Nabisco BelVita Breakfast Biscuits Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Belvita
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelVita Cinnamon Brown Sugar Breakfast Biscuits are a shelf-stable, single-serve snack designed to slot into the busy American morning. You'll typically find the box in the breakfast aisle near cereal, granola bars, toaster pastries and instant oatmeal — often alongside coffee and single-serve yogurt cups in grab-and-go displays. The brand leans into a “steady energy” message, marketed to time-pressed adults who want a quick, tidy breakfast: four lightly sweet, crunchy biscuits individually wrapped inside a larger box. Packaging highlights whole grain, B vitamins and a “no high-fructose corn syrup / no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners” claim; there is no organic certification and the visual design emphasizes convenience and wholesome-sounding ingredients (rolled oats, rye flakes) to create a health halo. Sensory cues: a crisp, sandy-bite texture with a faint molasses and cinnamon aroma, a brown-sugar sweetness that dissolves quickly with coffee or yogurt, and a crumbly finish. Typical rituals include eating a pair on the way to work, crumbling them into yogurt, or packing a sleeve into a lunchbox or travel bag. Processing context: these are industrially manufactured biscuits combining milled grains with refined flour, oils, sweeteners and emulsifiers — ready-to-eat and formulated for consistent shelf life and mouthfeel. Culturally, BelVita sits between indulgent cookies and utilitarian breakfast bars, appealing to busy professionals, students and parents who want an easy, packaged breakfast that feels both practical and a touch wholesome.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
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),, CANOLA, OIL,, SUGAR,, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, FLOUR,, BROWN, SUGAR,, MALT, SYRUP, (FROM, CORN, AND, BARLEY),, BAKING, SODA,, SALT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, DISODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, CINNAMON,, DATEM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, FERRIC, ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (IRON),, NIACINAMIDE,, MOLASSES,, 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 refined flours, added sweeteners, industrial oils, emulsifiers and flavorings and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Nabisco BelVita Breakfast Biscuits Cinnamon Brown Sugar

The BelVita Breakfast Biscuit can be a decent option for a quick snack, especially when you're on the go. It offers a balance of whole grains and a bit of fiber, making it a better choice than many sugary cereals. Just remember, 'healthy' is relative — if you're comparing it to a candy bar, it's a winner, but if you're looking for a superfood, there are other contenders.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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