Trix Cereal Cup
Processing Score
13.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and corn syrup. 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
00016000165434
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 4.6mcg
23%
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 4.2mg
23%
Potassium 70mg
1%
* 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
23 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1 AND OTHER COLOR ADDED, 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 Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Trix Cereal Cup 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.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1 And Other Color Added): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Trix 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.
- 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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