Lightly Sweetened Cereal
Lightly Sweetened Cereal by Cheerios provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 20.7 g of sugars and 6.9 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
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (29 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 110 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 1 g | 1% | 7.8 −56% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 82.8 g | 24 g | 9% | 69.5 +19% |
| Total sugars | 20.7 g | 6 g | 17.7 +17% | |
| Dietary fiber | 10.3 g | 3 g | 11% | 7.7 +33% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −33% |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.3 g | 0.8 +31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8322 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.
Compared with other cereals and their products
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Grain Rice, Corn Starch, Brown Sugar Syrup, Corn Bran, Salt, Tripotassium, Phosphate, Canola And/Or Rice Bran Oil, Color Added. Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamin 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
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (29 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000423442
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Cereal contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1 cup (29 g)).
How much sugar is in Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Cereal has 20.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lightly Sweetened Cereal 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 Lightly Sweetened Cereal 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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