Cheerios Protein Berry Cereal Bar
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000352018
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size36 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 10g Added Sugars
20%
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 1.1mcg
6%
Calcium 70mg
5%
Iron 2.2mg
12%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
16 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCEREAL (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, HONEY, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL ALMOND 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 [NIACINAMIDE], VITAMIN B6 [PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE], VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN A [PALMITATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], A B VITAMIN [FOLIC ACID], VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CORN SYRUP, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, PALM AND/OR PALM KERNEL), FRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RICE STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CRANBERRY FIBER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, CARRAGEENAN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheerios Protein Berry Cereal Bar 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 Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Protein Berry Cereal Bar'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: Cereal (Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Corn Starch, Honey, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate, Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil, Natural Almond 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 [Niacinamide], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin A [Palmitate], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], A B Vitamin [Folic Acid], Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3), Sugar, Fructose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Palm And/Or Palm Kernel).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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. You can also see how it fits our Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios explainers.
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