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Cheerios
Cheerios by General Mills provides 385 kcal per 100 g, with 3.9 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. That is 79% 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 Breakfast cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 pouch (26 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 385 kcal | 100 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 9 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 73.1 g | 19 g | 7% | 66.3 +10% |
| Total sugars | 3.9 g | 1 g | 18.2 −79% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 13 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 11.5 g | 3 g | 11% | 8 +44% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 3 g | 6% | 10.2 +13% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 +91% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4881 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other breakfast 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., 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
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 pouch (26 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000223561
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheerios?
Cheerios contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1 pouch (26 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheerios?
Cheerios has 3.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low 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 March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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