Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
Processing Score
14.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742085890
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size26 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 40mcg
200%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
17 listed · 6 flagged for reviewYELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, OF: SALT, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), YELLOW 5 AND 6, RED 40, BLUE 1 AND 2, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B2, FOLIC ACID. BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sweetened Corn & Oat 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.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 And 6, Red 40, Blue 1 And 2): 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 Sweetened Corn & Oat 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, Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin A (Palmitate), Niacinamide, Vitamin B1, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iron (Ferrous Fumarate).
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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