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Cinnamon Toast Cereal, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Cinnamon Toast Cereal, 9 OZ

Catalina Crunch
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
11g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the cereal aisle or the low-carb/keto section, grabbed for quick breakfasts, snacks, or to satisfy a cinnamon-toast craving with fewer carbs. It leans on a nostalgic, dessert-like cinnamon-toast vibe while projecting a health-forward, convenience-focused image. The long list of isolated proteins, concentrated fibers, hydrocolloids, non-nutritive sweeteners and flavoring agents signals industrial formulation to achieve a uniform crunchy texture and long shelf life (NOVA-4 cues).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
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, CINNAMON, STEVIA, EXTRACT, SEA, SALT, 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?

The ingredient list includes industrially derived components (isolated pea protein, tapioca flour, concentrated fibers, guar gum), flavoring agents and non-caloric sweeteners (stevia, monk fruit), indicating extensive processing and formulation to mimic a traditional cereal, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Cinnamon Toast Cereal, 9 OZ

That depends on your definition of healthy! This cereal is high in protein and fiber, which can help keep you full and satisfied. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a quick breakfast or snack that won’t spike your sugar levels, especially when compared to many traditional cereals loaded with added sugars.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgentpractical
$7.39
per package