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Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Berry 5 Ct
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Berry 5 Ct

Cheerios
6.35 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
7g
Protein
11g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
112
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Berry (5 ct, 6.35 oz) is the convenience-focused offshoot of a legacy breakfast brand, presented as individually wrapped, shelf-stable bars in a colorful retail box. You'd typically find it in the center-aisle snack and breakfast bar section—stacked near granola and breakfast bars, protein bars, and other cereal-based snacks, sometimes showcased on an endcap with other Cheerios variants. It reads as a hybrid breakfast-and-snack item for busy mornings, lunchboxes, commuting days, and quick post-activity refueling. The brand leans on Cheerios’ family-friendly, heart-conscious cultural cachet but markets this SKU toward parents and active adults who want a perceived boost of protein without giving up familiar childhood branding. Marketing emphasizes whole grain oats and “protein” while the front panel uses bright, approachable graphics rather than premium or organic cues. Label claims are likely framed around whole grain content and added protein; there is no indication of organic certification, and the ingredient list shows multiple added vitamins and processed components. In plain terms it is a highly processed, formulated snack bar built from cereal bits, syrups, protein isolate, fibers and stabilizers. Sensory experience is soft-chewy with a tender oat/cereal matrix, sticky-sweet fruit notes from berry concentrate and fructose, and occasional crunchy cereal pieces; bars are mildly sweet with a syrupy finish. The packaging ritual is grab-and-go: unpeel the plastic wrapper, eat standing at a counter, toss the wrapper, or tuck one into a child’s lunchbox. It sits culturally between indulgent convenience and pragmatic nutrition-minded snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein7g
* 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

Cereal, (Whole, Grain, Oats,, Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Honey,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Salt,, Tripotassium, Phosphate,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Natural, Almond, Flavor,, Vitamin, E, [Mixed, Tocopherols], Added, to, Preserve, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Vitamin, C, [Sodium, Ascorbate],, Iron, and, Zinc, [Mineral, Nutrients],, a, B, Vitamin, [Niacinamide],, Vitamin, B6, [Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride],, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, A, [Palmitate],, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin],, a, B, Vitamin, [Folic, Acid],, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3),, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Corn, Syrup,, Chicory, Root, Extract,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, Palm, and/or, Palm, Kernel),, Fructose,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Rice, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Cranberry, Fiber,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Nonfat, Milk,, Soy, Lecithin,, Carrageenan,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Strawberry, Juice, Concentrate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Vitamin E [Mixed Tocopherols] - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (soy protein isolate, corn syrup, glycerin, emulsifiers), added vitamins/minerals, and reformulated cereal pieces and syrups typical of ultraprocessed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Berry 5 Ct

The Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar can be considered a convenient snack option, especially if you’re on the go. It packs in 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, which can help keep you feeling fuller for longer. However, it also contains added sugars, so while it’s not a health food per se, it’s certainly not the worst option out there!

Perfect For

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