Why is Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal combines refined corn and rice flours, added cane sugar, vanilla flavor, and a range of functional ingredients such as inulin and tocopherols (E306), which are typical of industrial formulation; this blend of processed grains, sweeteners, flavorings, and a food‑grade antioxidant places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar content of Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portion sizes, and although its salt level is moderate, the high sugar makes it less suitable for strict hypertensive diets.

Is Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, or keto?

Yes, the product is vegan and gluten‑free because it contains only plant ingredients like corn, rice, quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth, but it is not keto-friendly due to its high carbohydrate and sugar content.

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Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla is a plant-based breakfast cereal classified in the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals". It carries a NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) label and its Nutri-Score is not assigned, reflecting its mixed nutritional profile. While it provides 10 g of fiber and modest fat (3.8 g) and salt (0.9 g) per 100 g, it is high in sugars at 22.5 g and modest in protein (5 g), making it a sweet but less protein‑rich option.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal375 kcal

Added Sugars17.5 g

Iron2.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1.8 g salt per 100 g), Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla contains about 60 % more sugar while delivering roughly half the fat and salt levels.

Ingredients

whole grain corn meal*, brown rice flour*, cane sugar*, corn meal*, yellow corn flour*, inulin*, quinoa*, natural vanilla flavor, flax seeds*, sea salt, amaranth*, buckwheat flour*, molasses*, tocopherols (vitamin e),

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal375 kcal

Added Sugars17.5 g

Iron2.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

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