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Cinnamon Grain Free Cereal, 8.6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Cinnamon Grain Free Cereal, 8.6 OZ

Three Wishes Cereal
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
8g
Protein
3g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this box in the cereal aisle or natural foods section, grabbed by shoppers wanting a grain-free, protein-forward breakfast that still feels familiar. It delivers a nostalgic cinnamon-cereal vibe repackaged as a 'healthier' convenience item, but the crisp texture, pea protein and tapioca base, added sweeteners and 'natural flavors' point to industrial processing. Those ingredients and texturizing choices are typical of ultra-processed products designed for consistent crunch, sweetness and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein8g
* 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

CHICKPEA, TAPIOCA, PEA, PROTEIN, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, CINNAMON, NATURAL, FLAVORS, SALT, MONK, FRUIT, EXTRACT.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains isolated/processed ingredients (pea protein, tapioca starch), added sweeteners and 'natural flavors', indicating industrial formulations and processing typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Cinnamon Grain Free Cereal, 8.6 OZ

That really depends on your personal definition of healthy! With 8 grams of protein per serving and no added sugars, it can be a solid choice for a balanced breakfast or snack. Plus, it's rich in chickpeas and pea protein, making it a great option for those looking for plant-based nutrition.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicwholesomeconvenient
$6.99
per package