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General Mills Oat Crunch Almond Cheerios Cereal
Cereal & Breakfast
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General Mills Oat Crunch Almond Cheerios Cereal

Cheerios
18.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
91
Ingredients

What You Should Know

General Mills Oat Crunch Almond Cheerios is a mainstream boxed cereal positioned as a slightly upscale spin on classic Cheerios. You’ll find the 18.2 oz box on the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved alongside other Cheerios varieties, granolas and crunchy oat clusters — often near breakfast bars and pancake mixes. It fits both quick weekday breakfasts and grab-and-go shopping trips where shoppers want a balance of familiar comfort and a hint of indulgence. The brand leans on Cheerios’ family-friendly, trusted image while nudging toward adult taste with almonds and a sweet oat crunch; target demographics include busy parents and adults seeking a perceived “better-for-you” morning option. The front label plays up whole grain oats and visible almond pieces, creating a health-halo effect, and lists “natural flavor” and added vitamins and minerals, but there’s no organic certification and no child-focused cartooning here. In plain processing terms, the product is a multi-ingredient, factory-made cereal that combines whole grains with sweeteners, oils, modified starches and added micronutrients. Sensory notes: expect toasted oat rings and crunchy, caramelized clusters with small almond pieces, a sweet-browned-sugar finish, and a toasty aroma. Packaging is a standard printed cardboard cereal box with an inner plastic bag; ritual use includes pouring into a bowl for milk, sprinkling over yogurt, or snacking by the handful. On-shelf it reads familiar and convenient — a crossover between everyday breakfast comfort and a mildly indulgent, crunchy treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein4g
* 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,, Sugar,, Whole, Grain, Corn,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Almonds,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Whole, Grain, Rice,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Tripotassium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Color, (Caramel, Color,, Annatto, Extract),, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract., 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),, A, B, Vitamin, (Calcium, Pantothenate),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, A, (Palmitate),, A, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Modified Corn Starch - Processed emulsifier
  • Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

Contains added sugars, modified starch, flavorings, refined oils and added vitamins/minerals typical of ultra-processed foods; multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about General Mills Oat Crunch Almond Cheerios Cereal

Well, that's a bit of a loaded question! These Cheerios offer whole grains and some added vitamins, which can be a plus. But with 14 grams of added sugars per serving, they lean more towards a treat than a health food. Think of them as part of a balanced breakfast, rather than the whole meal.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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