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Dark Chocolate Cereal, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Dark Chocolate Cereal, 9 OZ

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

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the cereal aisle or the keto/health-foods section — a small box promising chocolatey crunch with no sugar. It feels nostalgic and indulgent yet health-conscious, while the long list of isolated fibers, pea protein, gums, alkalized cocoa and non-nutritive sweeteners points to intensive industrial formulation that creates a crunchy texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
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?

Formulated from multiple isolated ingredients (pea protein, fiber concentrates, tapioca flour), additives (guar gum, leavening), alkalized cocoa, natural flavors and non-nutritive sweeteners, indicating industrial processing and reformulation typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Cereal, 9 OZ

It really depends on your definition of healthy! This cereal is high in protein and fiber, with only 110 calories per serving, making it a solid choice for a balanced breakfast or snack. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something that fits into a low-sugar diet, especially compared to traditional sugary cereals.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
$7.39
per package