ClearEaty
Fruit Loops with Spooky Marshmallows
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4out of 10
PoorClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 1Red 40
- 1Yellow 6
- 1Yellow 5
Palm-oil-freeper ingredient analysis
Why this score
- Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
- Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
- Capped: contains Red 40FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Yellow 6FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Yellow 5FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Blue 1FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
- Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable oilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
- Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
- High in sugar; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar; medium salt (−0.7).
Ingredients (31)
- 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, minimal nutritional value.
- 9Whole grain yellow corn flourMinimally processed whole grain, good fiber and nutrients
- 6Degerminated yellow corn flourProcessed corn flour, nutrients removed, acceptable staple
- 5Wheat flourMinimally processed grain; staple carbohydrate source.
- 9Whole grain oat flourMinimally processed whole grain, rich in fiber and nutrients
- 5Modified food starchChemically modified thickener; processed, minimal nutrition.
- 2Corn SyrupHighly refined sweetener; associated with metabolic concerns in excess.
- 5Modified Corn StarchChemically modified starch; thickener, offers minimal nutrition.
- 3DextroseSimple sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
- 5Soybean oilHighly processed vegetable oil; mixed research on health effects
- 8Oat fiberMinimally processed, excellent soluble fiber source, supports digestion
- 6SaltSodium chloride; necessary in moderation for taste/function.
- 5Natural and artificial flavorPartially artificial; vague proprietary blend, minimal transparency.
- 5GelatinAnimal-derived gelling agent; provides protein but highly processed.
- 1Red 40Synthetic dye (allura red); artificial color; potential behavioral concerns in children.
- 1Yellow 6Synthetic color additive; linked to hyperactivity in sensitive individuals.
- 1Yellow 5Synthetic dye (tartrazine); artificial color; potential allergen and hyperactivity link.
- 1Blue 1Synthetic dye; artificial color additive with potential hyperactivity concerns.
- 7Soluble corn fiberPrebiotic fiber, supports gut health, minimally processed derivative
- 8NiacinamideVitamin B3; beneficial for skin barrier function.
- 7Reduced ironMineral fortification; standard enrichment ingredient.
- 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1 form; essential nutrient, synthetic but beneficial
- 8Vitamin B6 pyridoxine hydrochlorideEssential nutrient form; synthetic but bioavailable, supports metabolism
- 8Pyridoxine hydrochlorideVitamin B6, essential for metabolism and health
- 8Mixed tocopherolsNatural vitamin E forms; effective antioxidant preservative without synthetic additives
- 8Vitamin A palmitateFat-soluble vitamin A; synthetic form; safe at fortification levels.
- 8Folic acidB vitamin for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
- 9Vitamin B12Essential nutrient; crucial for energy and nerve function.
- 8Vitamin D3Essential nutrient, bioavailable form, supports bone and immune health
- 2Hydrogenated vegetable oilArtificial trans fats; associated with heart disease and inflammation
- 9CoconutWhole food; natural source of healthy fats and nutrients
Allergens
Contains: gluten, soy
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
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