Protein Instant Oatmeal
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030000321096
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size61 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 40g
15%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 10g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
12 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WALNUTS COATED WITH ROSEMARY EXTRACT (CONTAINS SUNFLOWER OIL), FREEZE DRIED BANANAS, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SALT, BANANA FLAKE POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, SOY LECITHIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Protein Instant Oatmeal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): 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 Protein 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, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% All Natural Cereal
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1.07.0
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1.010.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Natural Quick Oats
1.010.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Natural Rolled Quick Oats
1.010.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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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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