Lightly Sweetened Cereal
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients and no additives we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
21 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CORN BRAN, WHOLE GRAIN RICE, WHOLE GRAIN SORGHUM, WHOLE GRAIN MILLET, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR AND ANNATTO EXTRACT). VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZINC AND IRON (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Lightly Sweetened 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, Brown Sugar 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, Zinc And Iron (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Caramel Color And Annatto Extract). Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, A B Vitamin, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin B6, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. You can also see how it fits our Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios explainers.
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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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