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Catalina Crunch Cereal, Maple Waffle - KETO Friendly
Cereal & Breakfast
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Catalina Crunch Cereal, Maple Waffle - KETO Friendly

Catalina Crunch
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
11g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Catalina Crunch Cereal, Maple Waffle — KETO Friendly arrives in the specialty cereal aisle or the natural/health foods section of a grocery store, often shelved near other keto, low‑sugar, and protein‑forward breakfast options rather than next to mass-market sugared cereals. You might spot it beside protein granolas, high‑fiber bars, and gluten‑free mixes. It fits shopping trips focused on low‑carb diets, morning routines for busy households, and pantry refreshes for people avoiding added sugars. Brand positioning leans into nostalgic breakfast memories with an adult twist: a snackable, crunchy cereal that promises childhood flavor (maple waffle) while marketing to health‑minded, predominantly millennial and Gen‑X consumers who follow keto or plant‑based trends. Packaging emphasizes 'zero added sugars', 'plant‑based protein and fiber', and 'KETO Friendly' claims; it feels modern and clean but typically does not carry organic certification. Label characteristics create a health halo — natural flavors, monk fruit and stevia extracts, and fiber ingredients are highlighted to signal better‑for‑you credentials, and kid‑focused branding cues are absent in favor of adult wellness imagery. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated product made from concentrated proteins, isolated fibers, starches and technical additives rather than whole intact grains. Sensory details deliver a crisp, lightweight crunch and a sweet maple waffle aroma without sticky sugar, packaged in a small 9‑ounce box with an inner bag; people eat it as a quick cereal bowl with milk or unsweetened plant milk, sprinkled over yogurt, or straight from the box as a convenient on‑the‑go snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium110mg5%
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,, Leavening, (Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Calcium, Carbonate),, Natural, Flavors,, Stevia, Extract,, Monk, Fruit, Extract,, Yeast, Extract,, Salt..

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?

Formulated with isolated pea protein, multiple concentrated fibers, gums, 'natural flavors', sweetener extracts and industrial processing steps, this product fits the ultraprocessed category due to its industrial ingredients and reconstituted composition.

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Common Questions about Catalina Crunch Cereal, Maple Waffle - KETO Friendly

That really depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a low-carb, high-protein breakfast option, Catalina Crunch is pretty solid, with 11g of protein and just 110 calories per serving. Just remember, what’s healthy for one person might not be for another, so consider your dietary goals!

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
road-trip

Vibe:

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