Kashi Golean Cereal Cinnamon 14oz
Processing Score
8.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial colors, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00018627703655
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size51 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 125mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 9g
32%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 70mg
5%
Iron 2.4mg
13%
Potassium 260mg
6%
* 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 · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN OATS, SOY FLAKES, DRIED CANE SYRUP, DEFATTED SOY GRITS, WHEAT STICKS (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, KASHI SEVEN WHOLE GRAINS AND SESAME FLOUR [WHOLE: OATS, HARD RED WHEAT, RYE, BROWN RICE, TRITICALE, BARLEY, BUCKWHEAT, SESAME SEEDS], CALCIUM CARBONATE), BROWN RICE SYRUP, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, OAT FIBER, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVORS, EVAPORATED SALT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS, SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kashi Golean Cereal Cinnamon 14oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): 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 Kashi Golean Cereal Cinnamon 14oz'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: Dried Cane Syrup, Brown Rice Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Evaporated Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Kashi vs Cheerios comparison.
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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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