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Cheerios Cereal
Cheerios Cereal 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 | 1.9 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 13 −85% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.7 g | 2 g | 7% | 8 |
| 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.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
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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.
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Product details
- Serving size
- 1 pouch (26 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000503687
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheerios Cereal?
Cheerios Cereal contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1 pouch (26 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheerios Cereal?
Cheerios Cereal has 3.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheerios Cereal 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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