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Organic Mesa Sunrise Cereal, 26.4 OZ
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Organic Mesa Sunrise Cereal, 26.4 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this box in the organic/natural cereal aisle or on a quick-grab breakfast shelf, handy for busy mornings or a nostalgic crunchy bowl. It presents a wholesome, whole‑grain vibe, but the ready-to-eat crunchy texture, added cane sugar and industrial processing (plus tocopherols as a preservative) are typical signs of a packaged ultra-processed cereal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 19
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars5g
Protein4g
* 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

CORN, MEAL*, AND/OR, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR*, CANE, SUGAR*, FLAX, SEEDS*, BUCKWHEAT, FLOUR*, QUINOA*, AMARANTH*, SEA, SALT, TOCOPHEROLS, (VITAMIN, E)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although ingredients are grain-forward, the product is a ready-to-eat packaged cereal with added cane sugar and preservatives and is produced by industrial processes (e.g., extrusion/puffing), consistent with a NOVA 4 ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Organic Mesa Sunrise Cereal, 26.4 OZ

Mesa Sunrise Cereal is a pretty solid choice for breakfast! With 4 grams of fiber and just 5 grams of sugar per serving, it’s a balanced way to start your day without a sugar crash. It's not high in protein, though, so if you're looking for something to keep you full for longer, you might want to add some nuts or yogurt on top.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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$10.49
per package