Post, Breakfast Bowls
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
884912006141
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size198 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 520mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 8g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
11 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCOOKED STEEL CUT OATS, BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), BROWN SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MAPLE SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, TORULA YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Post, Breakfast Bowls scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Breakfast Foods, this is among the less processed of the 422 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 Post, Breakfast Bowls' 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: Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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