Cereal in a Cup
Processing Score
10.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
038000014741
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 68g
25%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 60mcg
300%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 6.3mg
35%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
27 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, RAISINS, RICE, WHEAT BRAN, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, GLYCERIN, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALT FLAVOR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, PALM OIL, CINNAMON, HONEY, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID AND SODIUM ASCORBATE), ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cereal in a Cup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cereal in a Cup's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup, Molasses, Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bht For Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Niacinamide, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid And Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin B6, Vitamin A Palmitate, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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