Wheaties Cereal
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000275652
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size159 g
Amount per serving
Calories
570
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1060mg
46%
Total Carbohydrate 132g
48%
Dietary Fiber 18g
64%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 13g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 55.6mg
309%
Potassium 570mg
12%
* 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 · 2 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS)ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.AND MINERALS: IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Wheaties 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.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Corn Syrup.
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt. Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Preserve Freshness.And Minerals: Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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