ClearEatyGeneral Mills Cheerios
extruded-cereals
From the label as recorded — always check the pack for allergens.
ClearEaty's score is our opinion — not medical advice.
Why this score
- Processed (NOVA 3)Processed food per the NOVA classification — −0.5.
- Medium sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium sugar 5.1 g (−0.2); medium salt 1.2 g (−0.2) (total −0.4).
Ingredients (16)
- 10Whole Grain OatsWhole food, excellent source of fiber, beta-glucans, and nutrients
- 5Corn StarchRefined carbohydrate with minimal nutritional value; processing method unclear
- 3SugarRefined sweetener; high glycemic index, offers empty calories.
- 6SaltSodium chloride; excessive intake linked to hypertension.
- 8iron and zincEssential minerals; bioavailability varies.
- 8Vitamin C sodium ascorbateEssential micronutrient; sodium ascorbate is a stable, bioavailable form.
- 8niacinamideEssential B vitamin form; well-tolerated
- 8Vitamin B6 pyridoxine hydrochlorideEssential nutrient form; synthetic but bioavailable
- 8Vitamin A palmitateFat-soluble vitamin A; synthetic form; safe at fortification levels.
- 8Vitamin B₁ thiamin mononitrateEssential B vitamin; synthetic but highly bioavailable and beneficial
- 7folic acidEssential B vitamin; synthetic form supports nutrient intake.
- 9Vitamin B12Essential nutrient; critical for nerve function and blood cell formation.
- 8Vitamin D3Essential nutrient, bioavailable form
- 6Tripotassium PhosphateFood additive; safe in typical amounts, provides phosphate and potassium
- 8Vitamin E mixed tocopherolsNatural form of vitamin E; effective antioxidant preservative, bioavailable
- 7Calcium CarbonateCommon mineral supplement; bioavailable calcium source, generally recognized safe
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How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles: the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed. Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion. Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.
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