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Krave Donut Holes Glazed Chocolate Cereal 10 oz
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Krave Donut Holes Glazed Chocolate Cereal 10 oz

Krave
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
91
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Krave Donut Holes Glazed Chocolate Cereal (10 oz) sits on the breakfast cereal aisle, usually displayed near other kid-focused, sweetened cereals and novelty launches — think colorful boxes, seasonal tie-ins, and the sugary breakfast section rather than health cereals. Packaged in a glossy, eye-catching box with a plastic inner bag, the product leans into playful indulgence: donut-hole shaped pieces with a shiny sweet glaze and a chocolatey core designed to produce ‘donut-flavored milk.’ It reads like a crossover between snack and breakfast, marketed to families and teens who want a fun, convenience-first morning or after-school treat. Brand positioning borrows from Krave/Kellogg’s youth-oriented, snackable image — bright colors, bold product photography, and language that emphasizes fun, flavor, and instant gratification rather than nutrition. Label characteristics include potential “whole grain” callouts (the ingredient list begins with whole grain corn and oat flours), but the box also features prominent kid-friendly design, artificial colors, flavors, and no organic certification; any nutrition claims are minor compared with the candy-like presentation. Sensory cues are crisp and airy pieces with a glossy, sugary glaze that shatters and dissolves into sweet, chocolatey milk; texture is crunch-first then melt; ritual use is pour into a bowl with milk for breakfast, spoon-then-sip, or snack straight from the box. Processing context: this is a highly processed, industrially formulated cereal with added flavors, colors, emulsifiers and preservatives, made for shelf stability and consistent sweetness rather than whole-food simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein2g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Sugar,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Whole, Grain, Oat, Flour,, Oat, Fiber,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Coconut,, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed),, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Salt,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 6,, BHT, for, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Zinc, Oxide,, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed) - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT for Freshness - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains industrial ingredients and additives (artificial colors and flavors, hydrogenated oil, modified starch, preservatives like BHT, and soluble corn fiber) and is an industrially formulated ready-to-eat food, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Krave Donut Holes Glazed Chocolate Cereal 10 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? With 130 calories per serving and 5 grams of fiber, it can fit into a balanced breakfast or snack. However, it does contain added sugars and artificial dyes, so it might not be the best choice if you’re aiming for a super clean diet.

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