Nature's Path Organic Cereal, Gluten Free, Mesa Sunrise
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Nature's Path Organic Cereal, Gluten Free, Mesa Sunrise is a multi-grain breakfast cereal made for gluten-free diets. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the added cane sugar. Overall, it is a pre-sweetened convenience food for the morning.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with fresh berries and a splash of almond milk in a breakfast bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a helpful amount of fiber and protein alongside a total absence of saturated fat. However, the added sugar and sodium levels are high enough to warrant a more mindful approach to portioning.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.5g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 32g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 5g | — |
| Added Sugars | 4g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Calories | 160 | Per serving |
Ingredient Analysis
This cereal is built from organic corn meal, flax seeds, and a blend of ancient grains including buckwheat, quinoa, and amaranth. The inclusion of cane sugar and the extrusion method used to shape the grains create a formulated, processed product.
Ingredients
Corn Meal (Organic) and/or Yellow Corn Flour (Organic), Cane Sugar (Organic), Flax Seeds (Organic), Buckwheat Flour (Organic), Quinoa (Organic), Amaranth (Organic), Sea Salt, Tocopherols (Vitamin E).
