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Nabisco BelVita Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sandwich
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Nabisco BelVita Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sandwich

Belvita
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
77
Ingredients

What You Should Know

BelVita Nabisco BelVita Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sandwich is a shelf-stable, single-serve breakfast biscuit product you’ll typically find in the cereal and breakfast aisle or with snack bars and toaster pastries, often shelved near instant oatmeal, granola bars and coffee accessories. Packaged as individually wrapped twin biscuits inside a larger box, it markets itself as a convenient morning solution for busy routines — the soft cinnamon-sugar baked biscuits sandwich a vanilla crème filling for a portable, sweet breakfast. Shoppers reach for it on rushed weekday mornings, in back-to-school runs, or when stocking up for travel and office snacks. The brand positions itself as a wholesome, steady-energy breakfast alternative: messaging emphasizes “slow-release carbs,” whole grain content and “no high-fructose corn syrup,” appealing to time-pressed parents and commuters who want a quick but seemingly sensible start to the day. Label claims lean into health halos (whole grain, no artificial colors/flavors/sweeteners, cholesterol-free) without organic certification; child-oriented branding is subtle, focusing more on convenience than cartoon characters. From a processing perspective this is an industrially formulated, shelf-stable breakfast item with multiple additives and emulsifiers (an ultra-processed product). Sensory notes: the biscuits are soft with a lightly crunchy sugar-dusted surface and a sweet, creamy vanilla center that contrasts with warm cinnamon and brown sugar notes; mouthfeel is cakey-to-biscuit with a smooth filling. Rituals around it are pragmatic — eaten on the go with coffee, tucked into a lunchbox, or paired with yogurt and fruit for a hastily assembled breakfast. The packaging and portioning emphasize portability and predictable taste rather than fresh or homemade qualities.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
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

INGREDIENTS:, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, CANOLA, OIL,, PALM, OIL,, WHOLE, GRAIN, BLEND, (ROLLED, OATS,, RYE, FLAKES),, BROWN, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH,, POLYDEXTROSE,, MALT, SYRUP, (FROM, CORN, AND, BARLEY),, MODIFIED, CHICORY, ROOT, EXTRACT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, BAKING, SODA,, DISODIUM, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SALT,, CINNAMON,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, DATEM,, FERRIC, ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (IRON),, NIACINAMIDE,, MOLASSES,, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1)., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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 industrial ingredients and multiple additives (enriched flours, emulsifiers, polydextrose, modified extracts) and is reformulated and shelf-stable, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Nabisco BelVita Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sandwich

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These biscuits offer a decent amount of whole grains and fiber, making them a better choice than many sugary snacks. However, they do contain 13 grams of added sugars per serving, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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