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Nutri-Score C NOVA 4

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General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain

by General Mills in Cereals and their products Barcode 0016000400436
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain by General Mills provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 20.8 g of sugars and 12.5 g of protein. That is 17% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
6.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
20.8 g · Moderate
Salt
0.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 box (24 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 375 kcal 90 kcal 389
Total fat 6.3 g 1.5 g 2% 7.8 −20%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 79.2 g 19 g 7% 69.5 +14%
Total sugars 20.8 g 5 g 17.7 +17%
Dietary fiber 8.3 g 2 g 7% 7.7 +7%
Protein 12.5 g 3 g 6% 10.3 +22%
Salt 0.9 g 0.2 g 0.8 +20%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8318 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Low saturated fat
0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
High fiber
8.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories lower 41%
Sugars higher 41%
Salt higher 37%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 24%
Fiber top 37%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Whole Grain Oats, Cluster (Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Whole Grain Quinoa, Corn Syrup, Crisp Rice (Rice Flour, Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Salt), Canola Oil, Molasses, Natural Flavor, Salt, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added To Preserve Freshness.), Sugar, Kamut Brand Khorasan Wheat, Spelt, Corn Starch, Refiner'S Syrup, Salt, Maple Syrup, Tripotassium Phosphate, Color Added, Natural Flavor. 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 B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin A (Palmitate), A B Vitamin (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.

Allergens
Gluten

Additives 2

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 box (24 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0016000400436

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain?

General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1 box (24 g)).

How much sugar is in General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain?

General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain has 20.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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