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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Strawberry
Cereal & Breakfast
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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Strawberry

Cinnamon Toast Crunch
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Strawberry is a colorful, sweet breakfast cereal that sits prominently on the grocery store's cereal aisle, typically shelved alongside other sweetened children’s and family cereals near pancake mixes and breakfast bars. You’ll spot bright, kid-focused packaging and a sealed plastic bag inside the cardboard box that signals a fun, grab-and-go convenience. This product fits morning routines (quick weekday breakfasts), back-to-school shopping lists, and snack runs when families want an easy sweet treat for road trips or after-school munching. Brand positioning leans into playful, family-oriented marketing—nostalgia for parents who grew up on the original Cinnamon Toast Crunch combined with a flavor twist aimed at kids and teens; messaging highlights fun shapes, bold flavor, and “made with whole grain” cues while also promoting added vitamins and minerals. Label characteristics include health-halo elements like “whole grain” and a vitamin/mineral panel, a “natural flavor” callout, and colorful imagery designed to appeal to children; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list reveals flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable cereal made from refined flours, sugars, oils, and additives. Sensory details: clusters of toasted wheat and rice with a sugary, strawberry-sweet coating, faint cinnamon notes, and a crunchy texture that softens in milk; the ritual is familiar—large bowl, splash of cold milk, maybe eaten straight from the box for convenience. The package is ritualistically opened at breakfast or packed as a snack for outings and sleepovers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* 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, Wheat,, Sugar,, Rice, Flour,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Fructose,, Maltodextrin,, Dextrose,, Cinnamon,, Salt,, Trisodium, Phosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Color, (Vegetable, Juice,, Caramel, Color),, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract,, BHT, 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..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - 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 and additives (maltodextrin, dextrose, fructose, vegetable oils, natural flavors, BHT, colorings) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable product, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Strawberry

This cereal is a fun breakfast option, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your personal definition of health. With 12 grams of added sugars per serving, it’s definitely on the sweeter side, which might not fit everyone's idea of a nutritious start to the day. If you're looking for a treat rather than a health food, it can definitely brighten up your morning!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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