Kellogg Apple Jacks are a snack cereal containing sweetened apples and a blend of whole and refined grains. While it may seem like a light breakfast option due to its low calorie count, the presence of added sugars, artificial colors, and processed ingredients make it less than optimal in terms of health impact. The high sugar content can lead to energy spikes and crashes, while modified starches and hydrogenated oils may contribute to digestive discomfort or increased glycemic response. Additionally, the use of artificial colors could affect behavior, particularly in children, potentially contributing to hyperactivity.
This product is classified as ultra-processed due to its reliance on added sugars, modified starches, and artificial additives for shelf life and consumer appeal. In contrast, a minimally processed option would simply involve drying or chopping apples without additional sugars or synthetic ingredients. A healthier alternative would be fresh apples or applesauce with minimal added sugars, providing natural sweetness and nutrients without the drawbacks of artificial additives.
There are 92.5 calories in a serving of Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Apple Jacks .9oz 100ct. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (87%).
| Serving Size | 25g | |
| Calories | 92.5 | |
| Calories From Fat | 8 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 0.925g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.475g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.72g | 11% |
| Sugars | 8.98g | |
| Protein | 1.3g | 3% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 4
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 4
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3
A serving of Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Apple Jacks .9oz 100ct contains 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 3 PointsPlus and 4 SmartPoints.
Kellogg Company Us Kellogg Apple Jacks .9oz 100ct contains the following ingredients:
Sugar, corn flour blend (whole grain yellow corn flour, degerminated yellow corn flour), wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, modified food starch, oat fiber, soluble corn fiber, contains 2% or less of vegetable oil (hydrogenated coconut, soybean and/or cottonseed, partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed), salt, milled corn, dried apples, apple juice concentrate, cornstarch, cinnamon, modified corn starch, natural flavor, yellow 6, baking soda, turmeric extract color, blue 1, red 40, 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.