Golden Cereal
Processing Score
11.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
884912299314
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size29 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 115mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
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
15 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCORN FLOUR, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, SPRINKLES (SUGAR, DEGERMED CORN MEAL, CORN SYRUP, CORNSTARCH, PALM OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR)), SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Golden Cereal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Sprinkles (Sugar, Degermed Corn Meal, Corn Syrup, Cornstarch, Palm Oil, Titanium Dioxide (Color))): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): 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 Golden 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.
- 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Yellow 6. Vitamins And Minerals: Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid.
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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