Raisin Bran — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Raisin Bran by Kellogg's TREAT — score 45/90.

A genuinely fiber-rich whole-grain cereal, but two kinds of added sugar pile on top of the raisins to push it near 17g sugar per cup.

Why this verdict

• Two added sugars (sugar + brown sugar syrup) stacked on top of the raisins' own sugar
• Roughly 17-18g sugar per cup, higher than several candy cereals
• Real fiber from whole grain wheat and wheat bran is the redeeming factor
• Simple, short ingredient list with nothing artificial or engineered

Ingredients (7)

• Whole Grain Wheat (safe) — Genuine whole grain; source of fiber and the reason this beats most frosted cereals.
• raisins (safe) — Dried grapes; naturally sweet, no added sugar in the raisin itself.
• WHEAT BRAN (safe) — Pure fibre from the outer grain layer, good for digestion.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Brown Sugar Syrup (moderate) — Sweetener #3 — the tell that sweetness here is a designed system.
• malt flavor (moderate) — Barley-derived flavoring — adds a touch more sugar and brings gluten with it.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.