Breakfast cereals
Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cereal
9 oz (255 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 59
Catalina Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cereal scores 59 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 6.9 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cereal
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 0.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 389 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 13.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 30.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 41 = 59
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 389 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 13.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 13.9 g |
| Protein | 30.6 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (36 g)
Ingredients
- Catalina flour (pea protein, corn flour, tapioca starch, corn fiber, pea fiber, chicory root fiber, potato fiber, guar gum)
- high oleic sunflower oil
- peanut oil
- peanuts
- cocoa powder (processed with alkali)
- leavening (monocalcium phosphate, baking soda, calcium carbonate) (not recognized)
- natural flavors
- stevia extract
- monk fruit extract
Label text, as published
Catalina flour (pea protein, corn flour, tapioca starch, corn fiber, pea fiber, chicory root fiber, potato fiber, guar gum), high oleic sunflower oil, peanut oil, peanuts, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), leavening (monocalcium phosphate, baking soda, calcium carbonate), natural flavors, stevia extract, monk fruit extract.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Wheat
May contain: Milk, Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Catalina Crunch
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org