Cheerios Cereal 3 Pk
Processing Score
10.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 57 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. 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
00016000431560
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size159 g
Amount per serving
Calories
600
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 930mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate 126g
46%
Dietary Fiber 13g
46%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 14g
Calcium 570mg
44%
Iron 15.9mg
88%
Potassium 740mg
16%
* 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
29 listed · 7 flagged for reviewFROSTED CHEERIOS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.CHOCOLATE CHEERIOS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CARAMEL COLOR, CANOLA OIL, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN D3.APPLE CINNAMON CHEERIOS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE, REFINER'S SYRUP, CINNAMON, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheerios Cereal 3 Pk 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.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Unsweetened Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
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 Cheerios Cereal 3 Pk'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, Refiner'S 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: Trisodium Phosphate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), Tripotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and 7 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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