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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Tres Leches Mid Size
Cereal & Breakfast
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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Tres Leches Mid Size

Tres Leches Toast Crunch
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tres Leches Toast Crunch is a dessert‑inspired twist on a classic breakfast staple: a 12 oz mid‑size box sits on the center‑store cereal aisle, shelved alongside other General Mills varieties, sugary kids’ cereals, and seasonal/limited‑edition flavors. Shoppers will pass it near milk displays and breakfast bars or next to toaster pastries and snack cereals. It fits impulse buys for back‑to‑school mornings, indulgent weekend brunch experiments, or as a portable snack for road trips and movie nights. The brand leans on family‑friendly nostalgia and playful novelty — General Mills positions this as a crossover between a familiar childhood cereal and a Latin American tres leches dessert, appealing to parents buying for kids and younger adults chasing new flavors. The box art likely uses bright, eye‑catching graphics and dessert imagery; label language emphasizes flavor and fun rather than health, with claims like “natural and artificial flavors” but no organic or non‑GMO certification, and fortified vitamin/mineral statements that create a mild health halo. In plain terms it is a highly processed, factory‑made product containing added sugars, oils, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavorings. Sensory notes: small cinnamon‑sugar‑coated squares with a crisp, toasted crunch that yields to a softer, milk‑soaked bite; a sweet, milky cinnamon aroma and a caramel‑tinted look from added color. Packaging is a printed cardboard box with an inner sealed bag; rituals include pouring into a bowl with milk, eating straight from the box as a snack, or using it as a crunchy topping for desserts or yogurt. For many shoppers it’s an affordable, comforting treat rather than a health food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
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, Wheat,, Sugar,, Rice, Flour,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Fructose,, Maltodextrin,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Cinnamon,, Trisodium, Phosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Caramel, Color,, Rosemary, Extract,, BHT, Added, to, Preserve, Freshness., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, 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),, A, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 (maltodextrin, fructose, emulsifiers, preservatives, ‘natural and artificial flavors’) and has undergone extensive processing and reformulation, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed foods).

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Common Questions about General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Tres Leches Mid Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a quick breakfast or snack, this cereal offers a fun, sweet crunch that many love. However, with 12 grams of added sugars per serving and a good amount of refined carbs, it might not be the best choice for those watching their sugar intake or looking for a super nutrient-dense option.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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