Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal

by General Mills 8.4 oz in Extruded cereals Barcode 0016000179455
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal by General Mills provides 359 kcal per 100 g, with 30.8 g of sugars and 7.7 g of protein. That is 42% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category and comes in a 8.4 oz pack. Contains: gelatin.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
30.8 g · High
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 pouch oatmeal + 1 pouch toppling (39 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 359 kcal 140 kcal 385 −7%
Total fat 5.1 g 2 g 3% 5
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 76.9 g 30 g 11% 74.6
Total sugars 30.8 g 12 g 21.7 +42%
Added sugars 28.6 g 11.2 g 22% 16.5 +73%
Protein 7.7 g 3 g 6% 8.8 −13%
Salt 0.7 g 0.3 g 0.7

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other extruded cereals

Calories lower 12%
Sugars higher 14%
Salt higher 42%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 63%

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

Ingredients

whole grain oats, sugar, corn starch, contains 2% or less of: corn syrup, dextrose, salt, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, brown sugar, red 40, yellow 5 and 6, blue 1, caramel color. Vitamins and Minerals: calcium carbonate, iron, zinc, A B Vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin B (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid).

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Gelatin

Additives 4

Moderate overexposure risk
Moderate overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
8.4 oz
Serving size
1 pouch oatmeal + 1 pouch toppling (39 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0016000179455

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal?

Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal contains 359 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 pouch oatmeal + 1 pouch toppling (39 g)).

How much sugar is in Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal?

Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal has 30.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.

Is Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal contain?

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

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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