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Family Size Cheerios, 18 OZ
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Family Size Cheerios, 18 OZ

GENERAL MILLS
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot a family-size box of Cheerios in the cereal aisle or on a busy morning breakfast table—an easy, familiar pick for households stocking up. It carries a wholesome, nostalgic vibe, but the uniform O-shaped texture, added sodium and visible fortification with minerals and multiple synthetic vitamins point to industrial formulation and processing typical of highly processed cereals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 13
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars2g
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

CALCIUM, CARBONATE, IRON, AND, ZINC, (MINERAL, NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN, C, (SODIUM, ASCORBATE), A, B, VITAMIN, (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN, B, (PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN, A, (PALMITATE), VITAMIN, B, (THIAMINE, MONONITRATE), A, B, VITAMIN, (FOLIC, ACID), VITAMIN, B12, VITAMIN, D3..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Ready-to-eat shaped cereal with added minerals and a suite of synthetic vitamins, produced through industrial processes and formulation, meets criteria for NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods. Fortification, added sodium and the manufactured uniform texture indicate processing beyond basic culinary methods.

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Common Questions about Family Size Cheerios, 18 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These Cheerios pack a decent amount of dietary fiber (4 grams per serving) and are low in sugar (only 2 grams), which can make them a solid choice for breakfast or a snack. However, if you're looking for a high-protein option, you might want to pair them with some yogurt or nuts.

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Vibe:

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$6.69
per package