Instant Oatmeal
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
639277075383
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size48 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 4g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 8.1mg
45%
* 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
8 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GUAR GUM, SALT, OF: MOLASSES POWDER (MOLASSES, MALTODEXTRIN), COLOR ADDED (CARAMEL COLOR), CINNAMON.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Oatmeal scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 40% 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 Instant Oatmeal'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, Of: Molasses Powder (Molasses, Maltodextrin).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color Added (Caramel Color).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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