Cereal Bars, Cereal
Processing Score
8.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
038000252617
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
13 listed · 7 flagged for reviewCEREAL (MILLED CORN, SUGAR, MALT FLAVOR, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODATE), REDUCED IRON), CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, PALM KERNEL AND PALM WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), FRUCTOSE, DEXTROSE, NONFAT MILK. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NATURAL FLAVORS, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS, WHEAT STARCH.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cereal Bars, Cereal 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.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 8,001 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 Cereal Bars, 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cereal (Milled Corn, Sugar, Malt Flavor, Iodized Salt (Salt, Potassium Iodate), Reduced Iron), Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Fructose, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm Kernel And Palm With Tbhq For Freshness).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
This product is part of our wider analysis. You can also see how it fits our Frosted Flakes explainer.
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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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