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Fruit & Cream Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal

Fruit & Cream Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScorePoor
20/100

Banned in EU

Contains Red 40.

Calories
367
Sugar
27g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

⚠️ DYE E129: Linked to ADHD/Hyperactivity. (CSPI / Southampton Study)
⚠️ DYE E132: Linked to brain tumors in male rats. (CSPI)
Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Red 40 (Allura Red)

A synthetic petroleum-based dye used to create bright red colors in candy and drinks. It has been linked to hyperactivity and attention issues in sensitive children. Banned in parts of Europe for use in baby food.

Corn Syrup

A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues.

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine)

A petroleum-based blue dye. Animal studies have suggested a link to brain tumors in male rats.

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

Artificial Flavor

A mixture of chemicals synthesized in a lab to mimic natural tastes. Manufacturers are not required to disclose the specific ingredients used in these proprietary blends.

Maltodextrin

A highly processed white powder from corn or wheat. It has a higher Glycemic Index than table sugar (spiking insulin rapidly) and can suppress good gut bacteria.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

Canola Oil

A highly processed industrial oil extracted using hexane solvents, bleached, and deodorized. High in Omega-6s which can promote inflammation if not balanced with Omega-3s.

Sunflower Oil

Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.

Full Ingredients List:

20% 20% 0.34mg 20% 0.34mg 80mog dfe 20% 80mcg dfe 20% 80mcg dfe 20% 80mcg dfe 20p% (50mog folic acid) (50mcg folic acid) (50mcg folic acid) (50mcg folic acid) 8% 90mg vitamin be 0.34mg 20% 0.34mg 20% folate phosphorus 90mg magnesium 8% 90mg 8% 100mg 8% 25mg 6% 30mg 8% 25mg 6% 30mg 8% ngredients strawberries&cream: whole gran rolled oats, sugar, artacally flavored apple pieces (dried apples treated with citric acd and sodum sulfie to promote color retention, artificial flavor, red 40, creaming agent maltodextrin, vegetable oil isoybean oil andior coconut olandior canola oil andor sunflower ol whey, sodium caseinate ja milk derivative potassium phosphate, oat flour (whole), contains less than 2% of salt calcum carbonate asource of caloum matural and artificialflavors, guar gum, citric acid, ferric phosphate (a source of iron), vitamin a palmitate nacnamde" pyrdone hiydrochloride itamnb riborlavin", thiamine mononitrate, folic acid. blueberries&cream: whole grain rolled oats, sugar blueberry flavored and colored figs pieces (dried figs, dried corn syrup solids, modified food starch, sugar, dextrose, flavored bluberry juice concentrate glycerin natural flavor canola oil otric acd blue 2 lake red 40 lake), oat flour (whole), creaming agent (maltodextrin, vegetable oil isoybean oil andior coconut oilandior canola olandior sunflower oil, whey, sodium caseinate ja milk dervatve, potassium phosphate), contains less than 2% of: salt, calcum carbonate asource of calcum, guar gum, ferric phosphate (a source of iron), vitamin a palmitate, niacinamide“, natural flavor, pyridoxine hydrochloride nitamin briboflan thamine mononitrate folic acid". peaches&cream: whole grain rolled oats, sugar, flavored apple pieces (dried apples treated with sodiom sulftie to promote color retention, artificial flavor, citric acid, annatto [color), oat flour (whole), creaming agent (maltodextrin, vegetable ol soybean oilandor coconut ol andior canola oil and/or sunflower oil), whey, sodiom caseinate (a milk dernátive, potassium phosphate), contains less thain 2% of salt, calcum carbonate a source of caloum, guar gum, ferric phosphate (a source of iron, artificial flavor, vitamin a palmitate, niacinamide pirdoine hyorochlorde mtaminb rbofla thamine mononitrate", folic acid. bananas &cream: whole grain rolled oats, sugar, oat flour nhole creaming agent (maltodextrin, vegetable oil isoybean oil and/or coconut oil and/or cañola oil andor sunflower oll whey, sodium casenate ja milk dernatime potassium phosphate) contains less than 2% of: salt caloum carbonate a source of calcium, banana flake powder, guar gum ferric phosphate (a source of iron), vitamnapalmitate macinamde natural &artiricial flavor, pyridoxine hydrochloride mtamin b", riboflavin", hamine mononitrate folicacd."one of the b vitamins contains milk

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (5g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (26.6666666666667g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.958333333333332g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
  • High Sugar Content

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Fruit & Cream Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 20/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Red 40 (Allura Red). A synthetic petroleum-based dye used to create bright red colors in candy and drinks. It has been linked to hyperactivity and attention issues in sensitive children. Banned in parts of Europe for use in baby food. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 27g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 7 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Fruit & Cream Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal achieves a CakeID Score of 20/100.

Treat Only: Due to the low score, we recommend enjoying this only as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Gut Health

Good fiber content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fruit & Cream Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 20/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Fruit & Cream Variety Pack Instant Oatmeal Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Red 40 (Allura Red), which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 73g27%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* 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.

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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~7 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.