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Cheerios — dryS
Cereals · #3 of 25

Cheerios

dry · Oat Cereal

69/100S tier
Calories357
Protein14.3g
Fiber10.7g
Sodium5mg
Sugar3.6g

Graded S — 69 out of 100, #3 of 25 cereals. Whole food carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (37/100).

The short version: The plain O’s — whole grain doing its best.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories357
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.1g9%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 500mg22%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g38%
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 14.3g29%
Iron 32.1mg178%
Folate 143mcg36%
Zinc 3.9mg35%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 69

Micronutrients ×20100
Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×2084
Protein ×1540
Fiber ×3037

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#3 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cheerios healthy?

It grades S — 69 out of 100, #3 of 25 cereals in our system. The plain O’s — whole grain doing its best.

How many calories are in Cheerios?

357 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cheerios calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.