Fiber One Cereal
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000157620
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber 18g
64%
Total Sugars <1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
Potassium 170mg
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
15 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN BRAN, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, BAKING SODA, SUCRALOSE.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B12.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Fiber One Cereal scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Wheat Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Cellulose 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 Fiber One 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.
- 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sucralose.Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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