Cheerios Strawberry Vanilla Breakfast Cereal
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000221642
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber <1g
2%
Total Sugars 8g
Includes 8g Added Sugars
16%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 4mcg
20%
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 10.8mg
60%
Potassium 60mg
1%
* 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
18 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN RICE, RICE, SUGAR, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, MOLASSES, COLOR (VEGETABLE JUICE), NATURAL FLAVOR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cheerios Strawberry Vanilla 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Molasses.
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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Vegetable Juice).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Rosemary Extract. Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Preserve Freshness.Vitamins And Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B2, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).
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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