Fruity Cereal, Fruity
Processing Score
14.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
042400037316
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size36 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 15g Added Sugars
30%
Protein 1g
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 20mg
0%
* 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
20 listed · 9 flagged for reviewRICE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, SALT, OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1, BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACIN- AMIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN D3, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Fruity Cereal, Fruity 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.
- Artificial Flavors (Of: Natural And Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Fruity Cereal, Fruity'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.
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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Niacin- Amide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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