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Organic Grain-Free Cocoa Cereal, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Grain-Free Cocoa Cereal, 7 OZ

Lovebird
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this on the organic/gluten-free shelf or in the cereal aisle as a grain-free, cocoa-flavored option — the kind of box you grab when you want a chocolatey breakfast that feels cleaner than traditional cocoa cereals. It gives a nostalgic, slightly indulgent vibe (chocolate morning treat) while reading as a health-minded choice. The short organic ingredient list masks industrial processing: refined cassava flour and added coconut sugar/oil are formed and textured into a ready-to-eat crunchy cereal, which are classic NOVA hints toward a formulated, ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 6
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
Protein1g
* 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

ORGANIC, CASSAVA, FLOUR, ORGANIC, COCONUT, SUGAR, ORGANIC, COCOA, POWDER, ORGANIC, COCONUT, OIL, ORGANIC, VANILLA, EXTRACT, SEA, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although ingredients are organic and few, the product is a sweetened, shaped ready-to-eat cereal made from refined cassava flour and added sugars/oils, indicating industrial formulation and processing consistent with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Organic Grain-Free Cocoa Cereal, 7 OZ

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, but this cereal is packed with organic ingredients and is free from artificial additives. It’s lower in sugar compared to many conventional cereals, making it a better choice for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. However, if you're after something high in protein or fiber, you might want to pair it with some nuts or seeds.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentwholesome
$8.99
per package