Waffle Cereal
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including preservatives, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000221949
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size41 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 10g
Includes 10g Added Sugars
20%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 4.1mcg
21%
Calcium 130mg
10%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
Potassium 80mg
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
20 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN MEAL, SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, CINNAMON, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. BHT 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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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Waffle Cereal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Waffle 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, Fructose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Rosemary Extract. Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for 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.
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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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