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Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal

Processing Score
6.2Highly Processed
Nutrition Score
5/10Good

The processing score reflects 23 ingredients and no additives we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sugar
Cheerios Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal Breakfast Cereal
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0016000189546
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size39 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 8g
Includes 8g Added Sugars
16%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 80mcg
400%
Calcium 200mg
15%
Iron 18mg
100%
Potassium 180mg
4%

* 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

17 listed · 3 flagged for review

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN RICE, CORN STARCH, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT), VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN B, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN D.

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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Multi Grain 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, Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Caramel Color, Annatto Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Preserve Freshness, A B Vitamin, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin B, and 3 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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