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Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate 5 Ct
Cereal & Breakfast
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Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate 5 Ct

Cheerios
6.35 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
7g
Protein
9g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
138
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate (5 ct, 6.35 oz) reads like a crossover between the breakfast aisle and the snack-bar rack. You’ll most often spot the boxed package with the familiar Cheerios logo on shelves near other breakfast bars, protein bars, and sometimes in the cereal aisle or grab-and-go snack endcaps by the registers. It’s pitched as a quick protein-forward spin on a classic family brand — marketed to busy parents, commuters, and active adults who want a portable breakfast or snack that nods to whole-grain oats and peanut butter indulgence. The front label leans on health-forward cues (whole grain oats, a “protein” callout) and family-friendly branding rather than organic or non-GMO seals; there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors and added syrups. In plain terms the bar is a highly processed convenience product built from cereal pieces bound with syrups, protein isolate, and a peanut butter-flavored coating. Eating it is a familiar ritual: peel open an individually wrapped bar on the way out the door, pair it with coffee or a yogurt, or stash it in a gym bag for a post-workout bite. Sensory notes: chewy, slightly sticky interior studded with toasted oat bits, a sweet peanut-chocolate coating that gives a creamy, slightly oily mouthfeel and a mild salty balance. Packaging is a printed cardboard box with five single-serve wrappers, designed for portability and impulse purchase in mainstream American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
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, Syrup,, Corn, Starch,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Salt,, Caramel, Color,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Tripotassium, Phosphate,, Natural, 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,, Peanut, Butter, Flavored, Coating, (Sugar,, Peanut, Flour,, Palm, and/or, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Peanuts,, Nonfat, Milk,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin),, Chicory, Root, Extract,, Corn, Syrup,, Fructose,, Vegetable, Glycerin,, Peanut, Butter, (Peanuts,, Salt),, Rice, Starch., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Canola, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Peanut, Oil,, Carrageenan,, Salt,, Almond, Butter, (Almonds,, Honey,, Maltodextrin,, Palm, Oil,, Mixed, Tocopherols),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Peanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mixed Tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - 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 multiple industrial ingredients (soy protein isolate, corn syrup, fructose, vegetable glycerin, palm oils, emulsifiers, artificial/natural flavors, and additives) and is formulated/processed into a ready-to-eat bar, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate 5 Ct

The Cheerios Protein Cereal Bar offers a decent amount of protein and fiber, making it a relatively balanced snack option compared to many other bars out there. However, it does contain added sugars and some processed ingredients, so while it can be a part of a healthy diet, it’s best enjoyed in moderation alongside whole foods like fruits and nuts.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

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