Cheerios Pumpkin Vanilla Spice Breakfast Cereal
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 45 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
00016000206946
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size36 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 11g Added Sugars
22%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 2.2mcg
11%
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
Potassium 90mg
2%
* 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 · 7 flagged for reviewPUMPKIN SPICE: INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, REFINER'S SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA, NUTMEG, CLOVES, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, 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.VANILLA SPICE: INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, WHOLE GRAIN RICE, CORN SYRUP, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT), VITAMIN D3.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cheerios Pumpkin Vanilla Spice Breakfast 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.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Corn Syrup.
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Refiner'S Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract Color, Color (Caramel Color, Annatto Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), Tripotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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