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Man Cereal Maple Bacon

Common questions

Is Man Cereal Maple Bacon healthy?

Man Cereal Maple Bacon scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Man Cereal Maple Bacon scores 70/100.

How processed is Man Cereal Maple Bacon?

Man Cereal Maple Bacon is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Man Cereal Maple Bacon compare to other cereal?

Man Cereal Maple Bacon ranks #12 of 35 cereal in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is The Real Cereal Co. Organic Rice Crisps at 95/100.

Which ingredients drive Man Cereal Maple Bacon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whey Protein Isolate, Acid Casein, Coconut Oil count in its favor; Natural Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Man Cereal Maple Bacon

Man Cereal
70 Good
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Man Cereal
Category Cereal
Summary

Man Cereal Maple Bacon scores 70/100. Uses coconut oil over seed oils and delivers 16g protein from whey isolate + casein with 0g sugar and added creatine monohydrate. Sweetened with monk fruit and stevia; main drawbacks are natural flavors, sunflower lecithin, and high saturated fat from coconut oil (7g, 35% DV).

Key ingredients 12

Whey Protein Isolate
Very Good

High-purity protein source with complete amino acid profile. Isolate form removes most lactose and fat, delivering concentrated protein.

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Creatine Monohydrate
Very Good

One of the most researched supplements. Supports muscle function, strength, and cognitive performance. Rare and valuable addition to a cereal.

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Acid Casein
Good

Slow-digesting milk protein that provides sustained amino acid release. Complements whey for a complete protein blend.

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Coconut Oil
Good

Rich in MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) for quick energy. Not a seed oil — a major positive. Provides healthy saturated fats.

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Monk Fruit Extract
Good

Natural zero-calorie sweetener with antioxidant properties. No glycemic impact.

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Mixed Tocopherols
Good

Natural vitamin E-based preservative. Much better than chemical preservatives like BHT or TBHQ.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

Processed starch used for texture and crunch. Gluten-free but nutritionally empty.

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Calcium Carbonate
Neutral

Mineral supplementation for calcium. Common fortification ingredient.

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Reb M (Stevia)
Neutral

Purified stevia extract. Natural zero-calorie sweetener. Treated as neutral in scoring system.

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Salt
Neutral

Flavor enhancer. 105mg sodium (5% DV) per serving — moderate.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Ambiguous lab-derived flavoring compounds. No transparency on composition.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Bad

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds. Processing aid — less concerning than soy lecithin but still an industrial additive.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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