Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. 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
713733913959
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 15g Added Sugars
30%
Protein 3g
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
25 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, SUGAR, DEGERMED CORN MEAL, WHEAT STARCH, CORN SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL, APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE, SALT, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CINNAMON, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, VANILLIN, BHT (A PRESERVATIVE). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sweetened Toasted Oat Cereal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Vanillin): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Sweetened Toasted Oat 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: Sugar, Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: High Oleic Canola 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, Bht (A Preservative). Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Reduced Iron, and 1 more.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamin Mononitrate, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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