Cheerios and Ancient Grains Cereal
Processing Score
7.9Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000446182
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 105mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 40mcg
200%
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 8.1mg
45%
Potassium 120mg
3%
* 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
21 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN OATS, CLUSTER (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA, CORN SYRUP, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT), CANOLA OIL, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.), SUGAR, KAMUT® BRAND KHORASAN WHEAT, SPELT, CORN STARCH, REFINER'S SYRUP, SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR AND ANNATTO EXTRACT), NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cheerios and Ancient Grains Cereal'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, Refiner'S Syrup, Maple Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tripotassium Phosphate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Caramel Color And Annatto Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Kashi vs Cheerios, Cheerios vs Frosted Flakes, and Special K vs Cheerios comparisons.
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