
General Mills Golden Grahams Cereal, Large Size
What You Should Know
Golden Grahams from General Mills is a large-format, sweetened breakfast cereal presented in a bright cardboard box with an inner plastic bag — the kind of product you find on the cereal aisle, shelved alongside other kids’ and family-focused brands like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, and Cocoa Puffs. It fits into quick morning routines, lunchbox packing, after-school snacking, or as a crunchy topping for yogurt and desserts. Positioned as a family-friendly, nostalgia-tinged offering, the brand leans on the feel-good familiarity of graham-cracker flavor and playful packaging to appeal to parents buying for children and adults chasing childhood comfort. The label often emphasizes whole grain content and visible vitamin and mineral fortification, creating a health halo despite prominent sugar on the panel; there is no organic certification and ingredients list includes both natural and artificial flavoring. In terms of processing, this is a highly processed, fortified cereal made with milled grains, added sugars, vegetable oils, flavors, and preservatives. Sensory notes: small golden-brown, crunchy square pieces that deliver a sweet, toasty graham flavor and a quick snap that softens in milk; eaten dry, it’s a hand-to-mouth snack, and in a bowl it’s a ritual of pouring, pouring milk, and spooning. The large 16.7 oz size signals family or pantry-stocking intent, and the product’s marketing taps nostalgia, convenience, and kid-focused indulgence as its core cultural story in American grocery life.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Corn, Meal,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Dextrose,, Baking, Soda,, Salt,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, 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 - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined milled grains, multiple added sugars and syrups, vegetable oils, flavorings and fortified nutrients, indicating industrial formulations and significant processing consistent with ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about General Mills Golden Grahams Cereal, Large Size
Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! If you're looking for a quick breakfast or snack, Golden Grahams can fit the bill with their whole grain wheat and added vitamins. However, with 12 grams of added sugars per serving, they might not be the best choice if you're watching your sugar intake or aiming for a low-sugar diet.
