Toss in some lean protein, fiber, fruit, maybe some dairy and you’ve got a fine breakfast, with dessert. Even kids know the “part of breakfast” reference actually means “you really should eat something more nutritious.”īut the Cap’n and others of his ilk truly can be part of a nutritious breakfast. And the unique texture stays crunchy in milk!” Cereals, like Cap’n Crunch, are a good choice for busy parents who need to make breakfast quickly – and it’s easy for kids to prepare themselves. According to the American Dietetic Association, kids who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to meet their daily nutritional needs and keep their weight in control. “Breakfast provides the fuel to help kids power through mornings. “Why should kids and adults eat Cap’n Crunch?” When consumed with milk and some fruit or 100% juice, it can be part of breakfast that helps kids start the day.” “Cap’n Crunch is a great-tasting cereal which supplies grains, an excellent source of seven essential vitamins, is low in fat, cholesterol-free, has 0 grams of trans fat, and contains 1 gram of fiber. “What is the nutritional value of Original Cap’n Crunch?”
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And active, older kids might (repeat, might) even need that amount, according to this calorie/activity chart offered by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. The percentages are the Daily Value recommended in a 2,000-calorie diet. Let’s take a look at the good Cap’n’s nutritional rundown.Ĭalories per 3/4 cup serving: 109 (because isn’t that a typical serving size of breakfast cereal?) The less nostalgic may simply return to browsing labels on cereals with more nutritional heft.
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#CAPTAIN CRUNCH CEREAL TV#
The Cap’n’s new Twitter account, however, disputes reports of his demise as premature.įormer kids, presumably now adults, who got hyped up on the stuff while watching Saturday TV may cheer. Apparently, PepsiCo.'s newfound faith in good nutrition made some market watchers doubt the company’s commitment to one of its longtime brands.
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Back and forth have gone the reports (and speculation) about the breakfast cereal’s fate. A Capns shoutout to all the Crunchmates who sailed with me on their NYC morning commute this. Cap’n Crunch is going! No, he’s staying! No, he’s going! No.