Trix 25% Less Sugar Breakfast Cereal Cup
Processing Score
7.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including corn syrup 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
10016000195674
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 47g
17%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 12g
Includes 12g Added Sugars
24%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 4mcg
20%
Calcium 180mg
14%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
Potassium 110mg
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
22 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN CORN, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, COLOR (VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC EXTRACT), SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, ROSEMARY EXTRACT.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, 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 Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Trix 25% Less Sugar Breakfast Cereal Cup scores Highly 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 (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 40% 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 Trix 25% Less Sugar Breakfast Cereal Cup'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.
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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Vegetable And Fruit Juice, Annatto Extract, Turmeric Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Trisodium Phosphate, Rosemary Extract.Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- 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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