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General Mills Chocolatey Chocolate Lucky Charms
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

General Mills Chocolatey Chocolate Lucky Charms

Lucky Charms
10.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
89
Ingredients

What You Should Know

General Mills Chocolatey Chocolate Lucky Charms is a glossy boxed cereal you’ll find on the breakfast aisle alongside other childrens’ cereals, sweetened flakes, and chocolate-flavored morning options — often stacked near fruity marshmallow varieties and family-sized boxes. The packaging is bright and child-focused, featuring the Lucky the Leprechaun mascot and large images of chocolatey oat pieces and colorful marshmallows; inside is a sealed plastic bag holding crunchy, puffed whole-grain corn pieces coated in cocoa and a medley of shaped marshmallows. This product fits quick weeknight breakfasts, back-to-school shopping lists, and snack runs where convenience and a sweet treat are the goal; it also appears in indulgent weekend brunches or as a nostalgic cereal-for-dessert ingredient. Brand positioning leans heavily on nostalgia and playfulness — General Mills markets Lucky Charms to kids and parents seeking a fun, recognizable brand, while the chocolate variant nudges older children and adults who want a sweeter, more decadent twist. Label characteristics emphasize familiar brand icons and fortified vitamins/minerals (a common “nutrient-added” halo), but there are no organic or natural certifications; bright colors and kid-friendly claims dominate. Processing context: Highly processed — formulated with refined grains, added sugars, cocoa processed with alkali, emulsifiers and colorants. Sensory details include a crunchy initial bite that can soften in milk, a pronounced sweet cocoa aroma, and soft, chewy marshmallows that add bursts of color and extra sweetness; the ritual is often hurried — pour, add milk, and eat — but it can also be eaten by hand as a nostalgic snack or crumbled over ice cream for texture and sweetness contrasts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
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, Corn,, Sugar,, Corn, Meal,, Corn, Syrup,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Modified, Corn, Starch., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Dextrose,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Caramel, Color,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5, &, 6,, Blue, 1,, Annatto, Extract,, Salt,, Gelatin,, Cocoa, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Baking, Soda., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, 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),, Vitamin, B12,, a, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 (refined grains, added sugars, corn syrup), cocoa processed with alkali, colorants, artificial flavors and stabilizers, and is formulated and packaged as a ready-to-eat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about General Mills Chocolatey Chocolate Lucky Charms

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you’re looking at it as a fun breakfast option with a bit of nostalgia, it fits the bill! However, it’s not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients — it has added sugars and isn’t high in fiber or protein. So, if you’re aiming for a more nutrient-dense breakfast, you might want to pair it with some fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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