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Catalina Crunch Fruity Keto Friendly Cereal
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Catalina Crunch Fruity Keto Friendly Cereal

Catalina Crunch
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
11g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Catalina Crunch Fruity Keto Friendly Cereal sits on the upper shelf of the cereal and specialty-diet aisle, often clustered near other low-carb, protein-forward breakfasts and gluten-free options rather than traditional sugary kids' cereals. You might also spot it on endcaps with keto pantry staples or in a health-food section near protein bars and fiber supplements. It fits shopping trips aimed at breakfast replacements, back-to-school quick meals for picky eaters, or grab-and-go snacks for road trips and post-workout refueling. The brand positions itself as modern, diet-conscious nostalgia — promising the crunch and colorful appeal of childhood cereals while marketing to adults who want lower carbs and higher plant protein. Messaging leans on “keto friendly,” “zero added sugars,” and plant-based protein, appealing to health-oriented millennials and busy parents who want indulgence without sugar. Packaging is bright and playful but not overtly child-targeted; label claims emphasize natural ingredients and no added sugar but lack organic certification. On the ingredient list you see isolated proteins, fibers, gums, sweetener extracts, and natural flavors — indicating significant processing even as the brand uses words like natural and plant-based. Sensory cues: small crunchy rings with a slightly dense, grainy snap from pea protein and tapioca, faint fruity color from vegetable juice, and a slightly savory backbone from yeast extract and salt. The box typically contains a resealable inner bag and promotes quick morning rituals — poured over milk or eaten dry as a crunchy snack. Overall it’s presented as a convenient, nostalgic breakfast upgrade for those avoiding sugar or carbs, blending familiar taste cues with modern processing and functional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
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,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, for, Color,, 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (isolated proteins, fibers, gums, sweetener extracts, natural flavors and refined flours), consistent with an ultra-processed NOVA 4 product.

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Common Questions about Catalina Crunch Fruity Keto Friendly Cereal

That depends on how you define healthy! With 11 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per serving, it’s certainly a filling option that keeps you satisfied. If you’re looking for a low-sugar, high-protein breakfast that fits into a low-carb lifestyle, this cereal checks those boxes quite nicely!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

Vibe:

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