Nature’s Path Flax Plus Red Berry Crunch
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Fiber
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Nature’s Path Flax Plus Red Berry Crunch is a sweetened breakfast cereal blend made with whole grains and freeze-dried berries. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a flavor-focused choice for those seeking a convenient morning meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with almond milk and fresh sliced bananas in a breakfast bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a balanced amount of fiber and protein, though the calorie count is driven largely by the sugar content.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 cal | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 7% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 20% |
| Total Sugars | 11g | — |
| Added Sugars | 10g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | — |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of whole wheat meal, rolled oats, and flax, but the formulation is more processed due to the inclusion of cane sugar, soy oil, and refined rice starch.
Ingredients
Whole wheat meal*, whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar*, wheat bran*, flax meal*, soy oil*, freeze-dried berry blend* (freeze-dried strawberries*, freeze-dried raspberries*), brown rice flour*, oat bran*, flax seeds*, barley malt extract*, rice starch*, strawberry flavor*, sea salt, tocopherols (vitamin e), molasses*, cinnamon*. *Organic.
