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Catalina Crunch Cereal, Dark Chocolate - KETO Friendly
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Catalina Crunch Cereal, Dark Chocolate - KETO Friendly

Catalina Crunch
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
11g
Protein
125mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Catalina Crunch Dark Chocolate Keto-Friendly Cereal is positioned as a modern, health-forward riff on a childhood staple. On grocery shelves you’ll typically find it in the breakfast cereal aisle or the store’s natural/health foods section, shelved near other low‑carb, gluten‑free and high‑protein cereals, protein bars, and specialty diet items rather than next to sugary family cereals. This product fits quick weekday mornings, back‑to‑school breakfast routines, road‑trip snacks, or an evening treat when you want a chocolatey crunch without added sugar. The brand leans into keto and plant‑based lifestyles, targeting adults who want nostalgic cereal experiences but are watching carbs, sugar, or animal products; marketing emphasizes “keto friendly,” “zero added sugars,” “plant‑based protein,” and Non‑GMO verification to convey a premium, health‑conscious identity. Packaging is a 9 oz retail box with an inner bag, using clean, modern graphics to reinforce the “better‑for‑you” halo; labels tout gluten‑free, vegan, No Artificial Flavors/Colors, and natural sweeteners, but the product is not labeled organic. In plain terms, the cereal is made from processed plant flours, fibers, isolated protein and functional additives to recreate familiar textures and sweetness without sugar. Sensory notes: small, crunchy, chocolate‑coated puffs with a deep cocoa aroma (cocoa processed with alkali) and a restrained sweetness from stevia/monk fruit; crunchy texture holds up in cold milk and also works as a dry snack or yogurt topper. The everyday ritual is familiar — a quick pour into a bowl, a splash of milk or a handful from the pantry — offering an indulgent yet “controlled” breakfast or snack option within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber9g32%
Protein11g
* 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

Catalina, Flour, (Pea, Protein,, Potato, Fiber,, Corn, Fiber,, Chicory, Root, Fiber,, Guar, Gum),, Tapioca, Flour,, High, Oleic, Sunflower, Oil,, Cocoa, Powder, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Leavening, (Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Calcium, Carbonate),, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Stevia, Extract,, Monk, Fruit, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations (isolated pea protein, processed flours, concentrated fibers, emulsifiers/stabilizers, natural flavors, nonnutritive sweeteners) and multiple additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Catalina Crunch Cereal, Dark Chocolate - KETO Friendly

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cereal is high in protein and fiber, making it a filling option, especially for those following a keto or low-carb lifestyle. It’s a great alternative to traditional sugary cereals, but as with anything, balance is key.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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