Team Cheerios Strawberry Cereal Bar
Processing Score
9.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 41 ingredients, including corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000319141
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 9g
Includes 9g Added Sugars
18%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0.4mcg
2%
Calcium 270mg
21%
Iron 4.3mg
24%
Potassium 80mg
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
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN OATS, CEREAL (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 [NIACINAMIDE], VITAMIN C [SODIUM ASCORBATE], A B VITAMIN [CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE], VITAMIN B6 [PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], A B VITAMIN [FOLIC ACID], VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A [PALMITATE], VITAMIN D3), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, CANOLA OIL, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CRANBERRIES, MALTODEXTRIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WHOLE GRAIN RICE, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, WHOLE CORN FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Team Cheerios Strawberry 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.
- Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Team Cheerios Strawberry 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, 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 [Niacinamide], Vitamin C [Sodium Ascorbate], A B Vitamin [Calcium Pantothenate], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], A B Vitamin [Folic Acid], Vitamin B12, Vitamin A [Palmitate], Vitamin D3), Sugar, Fructose, Maltodextrin. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Whole Grain Rice.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- 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.
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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