Peanut Butter Chex Cereal
Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. 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
00016000152335
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size41 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
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
18 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN CORN, CORN MEAL, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, SUGAR, MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT), SUGAR, CORN STARCH, SALT, CANOLA OIL, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR. 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 B6, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Peanut Butter Chex 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: Peanut Butter (Peanuts, Sugar, Monoglycerides, Salt), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: 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.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine and Peanut Butter vs Almond Butter comparisons.
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