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Special K Cereal  Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal in a Cup
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Special K Cereal Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal in a Cup

Raisin Bran Crunch
2.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
5g
Protein
28g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal in a Cup is a single-serve convenience take on a classic breakfast staple. You'd spot it in the supermarket's cereal aisle or the grab-and-go breakfast cooler, shelved near instant oatmeal cups, yogurt parfaits, and other portable cereal or bar options. It reads as a weekday morning solution for commuters, students and anyone grabbing breakfast between stops—also useful for road trips, office desks, or an afternoon snack. Kellogg's positions this product with familiar cultural cues: Sunny the mascot, heart-healthy claims and a legacy brand voice that appeals to parents seeking perceived wholesomeness and to adults chasing a nostalgic cereal from childhood. The label leans into health halos—“whole grain,” “good source of fiber,” and added vitamins—but it carries no organic certification and includes small-print ingredients like modified starches and syrups; “natural flavor” appears but does not imply minimal processing. In plain terms, this is a packaged, processed cereal cup designed for convenience rather than from-scratch cooking. Eating it delivers a contrast of textures: crisp toasted bran and oat flakes that give a satisfying crunch, scattered plump raisins that add chew and bursts of sweetness, and a lingering molasses/cinnamon note; the cup packaging invites the ritual of ripping the lid, pouring in milk or eating dry straight from the container. As part of American grocery culture it bridges the desire for quick, comforting breakfasts and brand-driven reassurance, offering a portable, sweetened cereal experience that reads as both practical and familiar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate68g25%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars28g
Added Sugars19g38%
Protein5g
* 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, Wheat,, Sugar,, Rice,, Raisins,, Wheat, Bran,, Whole, Grain, Oats,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Molasses,, Palm, Oil,, Cinnamon,, Honey,, Mixed, Tocopherols, (Vitamin, E), for, Freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (brown sugar syrup, vegetable glycerin, corn syrup, modified corn starch, palm oil, natural flavor) and is a ready-to-eat packaged product with high added sugars, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Special K Cereal Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal in a Cup

Well, it depends on what 'healthy' means to you! With 7 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein, it can be a decent breakfast option if you're looking for something quick and satisfying. Just keep in mind it packs a fair amount of sugar—28 grams, including 19 grams of added sugars—so if you're watching your sugar intake, it might not be the best choice.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

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