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Cheerios
Cheerios by General Mills provides 464 kcal per 100 g, with 5.6 g of sugars and 13.9 g of protein. That is 74% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.0 container (36.0 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 464 kcal | 167 kcal | 385 +21% | |
| Total fat | 6.9 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 5 +40% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 27 g | 10% | 74.6 |
| Total sugars | 5.6 g | 2 g | 21.7 −74% | |
| Added sugars | 2.8 g | 1 g | 2% | 16.5 −83% |
| Dietary fiber | 16.7 g | 6 g | 21% | 7.4 +126% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 5 g | 10% | 8.8 +58% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +67% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other extruded cereals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
whole grain oats, corn starch, sugar, salt, tripotassium phosphate, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness,vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3,
Additives 2
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Product details
- Serving size
- 1.0 container (36.0 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000141599
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheerios?
Cheerios contains 464 kcal per 100 g and about 167 kcal per serving (1.0 container (36.0 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheerios?
Cheerios has 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheerios healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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