Breakfast Pack Cereal
Processing Score
21.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 86 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. 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
0016000877009
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size33 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
10%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 11g Added Sugars
22%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 32mcg
160%
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
Potassium 0mg
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
36 listed · 14 flagged for reviewLUCKY CHARMS - WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% LESS OF: SALT, GELATIN, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1, VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN D, CHEERIOS - WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH - WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE FLOUR, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, FRUCTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CINNAMON, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, HONEY NUT CHEERIOS - WHOLE GRAIN OATS, HONEY, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL ALMOND FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Breakfast Pack Cereal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht Added To Preserve Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Breakfast Pack 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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Fructose, Maltodextrin, and 3 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Contains 2% Less Of: Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Trisodium Phosphate, Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), Tripotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Preserve Freshness, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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.
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