10 Breakfast Cereals That Have More Sugar Than A Donut

So all this time we could have been eating donuts? Facepalm.

By Sienna LivermorePublished: Sep 23, 2016

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Breakfast cereal isn't exactly a green juice, but one would assume it's a way healthier option than that donut we'd obviously rather be eating. But is it really? These 10 breakfast cereals all have more sugar per serving than a single, Krispy Kreme glazed donut (which contains 10g for one), and while some are expected, there are definitely some surprises on this list. If any of these are in your regular rotation, you're going to want to check yourself.

Cap'n Crunch

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There's 12g of sugar in the original version, soooo maybe don't crunchatize me, Cap'n.

Cap'n Crunch Crunch Berries

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Berries might sound slightly healthier, but nope. The sugar content still comes in at 12g for 3/4 cup.

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Frosted Krispies

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If you feel like the classic cereal is kind of plain on its own and prefer the frosted version, take into consideration that the extra sweetness comes with 12g of sugar per serving. Pass us the plain cereal, please...

Cocoa Krispies

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The antioxidants in cocoa aren't going to save you any sugar on this cereal, which still crams in 12g for every 3/4 cup.

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Frosted Flakes with Marshmallows

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Did the already super-sweet cereal really need marshmallows added to it? Probably not if it ups the sugar content to 12g per serving.

Cinnabon Cereal

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Sure, 12g of sugar is less than an actual Cinnabon, but when you could have a donut for even less, there's no contest.

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Golden Crisp

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There's a reason he's called Sugar Bear—this cereal, at 14g for a 3/4 cup serving, does not skimp on the sugar.

Froot Loops with Marshmallows

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Cereal hack: If you add marshmallows, you're going to be adding sugar. In this case, 14g of it.

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Honey Smacks

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The sweetened puff wheat cereal is just that—seriously sweetened. A 3/4 cup serving has 15g of sugar, so if you eat this for breakfast, prepare for a major sugar high (and then inevitable crash).

Raisin Bran

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If you think you're being healthy AF by choosing a cereal made with bran, get ready for a serious mind-blow, because Raisin Bran has been masquerading as a healthy cereal, but it actually packs in an insane 18g of sugar with that all that bran. You might as well just go and eat two donuts.

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