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Maple Sea Salt Grain Free Cereal, 8 OZ
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Maple Sea Salt Grain Free Cereal, 8 OZ

SEVEN SUNDAYS
Available at Whole Foods
170
Calories
5g
Protein
7g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this on the cereal or natural foods shelf, marketed as a grain-free, paleo-ish breakfast or snack for health-conscious shoppers. It has a wholesome, slightly indulgent vibe, but the use of an extracted ingredient like sunflower protein and the factory processing needed to make crunchy, shelf-stable clusters point toward ultra-processed characteristics.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
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

CASSAVA, SUNFLOWER, PROTEIN*, MAPLE, SYRUP, COCONUT, OIL, DATES, VANILLA, EXTRACT, SEA, SALT.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - 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?

Despite mostly recognizable ingredients (cassava, dates, maple syrup), the inclusion of sunflower protein — an industrially extracted ingredient — and the manufacturing needed to form stable, ready-to-eat cereal clusters are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Maple Sea Salt Grain Free Cereal, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cereal is a great option for those looking for a grain-free breakfast, packed with cassava and sunflower protein. It’s relatively low in sugar and free from artificial ingredients, but keep in mind it’s not particularly high in fiber or protein compared to some other breakfast options.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientindulgent
$8.29
per package