Instant Oatmeal
Processing Score
9.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110025852
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size37 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 11g Added Sugars
22%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 4mg
22%
Potassium 90mg
2%
* 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
21 listed · 6 flagged for reviewROLLED OATS, SUGAR, FLAVORED FRUIT PIECES (DEHYDRATED APPLES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR], CALCIUM STEARATE [FLOW AGENT], SODIUM SULFITE [TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION]), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK DERIVATIVE), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, NIACINAMIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Oatmeal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate (Milk Derivative)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Instant Oatmeal'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: Palm 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, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferric Orthophosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Aluminosilicate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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