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Apple jacks
Apple jacks by Kellogg's provides 385 kcal per 100 g, with 41 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. That is 2124% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category. Contains: gelatin, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (29 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 385 kcal | 112 kcal | 250 +54% | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 1% | 17.1 −78% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 6.9 −81% |
| Carbohydrates | 89.7 g | 26 g | 9% | 3.4 +2507% |
| Total sugars | 41 g | 11.9 g | 1.8 +2124% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 41 g | 11.9 g | 24% | 1.8 +2197% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.1 g | 1.5 g | 5% | 0.2 +2555% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 21.5 −76% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 2.7 −57% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6262 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.
Added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low saturated fat
- 1.3 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Source of fiber
- 5.1 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other prepared meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, corn flour blend (whole grain yellow corn flour, degerminated yellow corn flour), wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of modified corn starch, corn syrup, dextrose, vegetable oil (hydrogenated coconut, soybean and/or cottonseed, canola), oat fiber, salt, soluble corn fiber, natural and artificial flavor, degerminated yellow corn flour, gelatin, apple juice concentrate, dried apples, cornstarch, cinnamon, yellow 6, baking soda, yellow 5, red 40, turmeric extract color, blue 1, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: vitamin c (sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid), niacinamide, reduced iron, zinc oxide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin d3.
- Allergens
- GelatinGlutenSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (29 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0038000191756
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Apple jacks?
Apple jacks contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 112 kcal per serving (1 cup (29 g)).
How much sugar is in Apple jacks?
Apple jacks has 41 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Apple jacks healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Apple jacks vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Apple jacks contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Apple jacks contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 17, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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