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Cap’n Crunch
Cap’n Crunch provides 410 kcal per 100 g, with 43.6 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. That is 139% 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 Breakfast cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (39g) Cereal alone (39 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal | 160 kcal | 390 +5% | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 2 g | 3% | 9 −43% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.2 −42% |
| Carbohydrates | 84.6 g | 33 g | 12% | 66.3 +28% |
| Total sugars | 43.6 g | 17 g | 18.2 +139% | |
| Added sugars | 22.5 g | 8.8 g | 18% | 13 +74% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 8 −68% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.2 −50% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.7 g | 0.7 +173% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4932 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Corn flour, sugar, oat flour, vegetable oil (coconut and/or palm oil), salt, sunflower oil, molasses, sodium citrate, malic acid, yellow 5, natural and artificial flavor, reduced iron, yellow 6, niacinamide, BHT (to preserve freshness), thiamine mononitrate, blue 1, red 40, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid.
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (39g) Cereal alone (39 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0030000573617
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cap’n Crunch?
Cap’n Crunch contains 410 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 cup (39g) Cereal alone (39 g)).
How much sugar is in Cap’n Crunch?
Cap’n Crunch has 43.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cap’n Crunch 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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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