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General Mills Cheerios Cereal
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General Mills Cheerios Cereal

Cheerios
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

General Mills Cheerios Cereal (12 oz) is the familiar yellow-box breakfast staple you'll find in the cereal aisle, shelved alongside other ready-to-eat cold cereals, granolas, instant oatmeal, and breakfast bars. Shoppers often grab it near the family and kids’ cereal endcap or next to heart-healthy or whole-grain products. It fits quick-week morning runs, back-to-school shopping lists, and casual weekend brunches where convenience and a light, familiar taste are wanted. The brand positions itself as family-friendly and trustworthy — a legacy mainstream brand marketed to parents seeking a simple, reliable breakfast for children and adults, promoted through claims like “made with whole grain oats,” low sugar per serving, and vitamin/mineral fortification. Labels emphasize health halos (whole grain, low sugar, fortified) rather than organic or non-GMO certification; packaging is mass-market cardboard with bright, family-oriented graphics. Texture-wise Cheerios are lightly toasted oat rings with a crisp snap out of the box that softens quickly in milk; they’re eaten straight from the bowl, as a crunchy topping on yogurt, or as a portable snack by the handful. The ritual is straightforward — pour cereal, add milk or fruit, and serve — part of many American morning routines. In plain terms, the product is made in an industrial process that transforms whole grains into shaped, shelf-stable pieces and includes added stabilizers and fortified nutrients. Its sensory profile is mild, slightly nutty and toasty, with a clean finish that appeals to a broad audience seeking convenience and a perception of wholesomeness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein5g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Oats,, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, Salt,, Tripotassium, Phosphate,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Preserve, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Iron, and, Zinc, (Mineral, Nutrients),, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, A, B, Vitamin, (Niacinamide),, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, A, (Palmitate),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Mononitrate),, A, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made from whole grain oats, the product is industrially processed into shaped, shelf-stable pieces and contains additives (tripotassium phosphate) and fortified vitamins/minerals, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about General Mills Cheerios Cereal

Cheerios can definitely be part of a healthy diet! With whole grain oats as the first ingredient and only 2 grams of sugar per serving, they provide a good source of fiber and other essential nutrients. They’re not a miracle food, but when paired with some fresh fruit or yogurt, they make for a balanced breakfast.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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