Is Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (20.5 g). Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Whole Grain Rice, Corn Starch, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate, Color (caramel color, annatto extract). Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), and 8 more.

Does Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Tripotassium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive phosphate intake may affect kidney health and calcium balance. Caramel Color (worth noting): Certain types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, a compound debated for its potential health risks.

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Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal

Name: Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal
Brand: Cheerios
SKU: 00016000165441

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Listed as: Multi Grain Cheerios Cereal Cup

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Consumers may choose to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Brown Sugar SyrupWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Consumers may choose to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Serving size: 39 g (1 container)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Whole Grain Oats
2Whole Grain Corn
3Sugar
4Whole Grain Rice
5Corn Starch
6Brown Sugar Syrup
7Salt
8Tripotassium Phosphate
9Color (caramel color, annatto extract). Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate
10Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
11A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
12Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
13A B Vitamin (calcium pantothenate)
14Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
15Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
16Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
17A B Vitamin (folic acid)
18Vitamin B12
19Vitamin A (palmitate)
20Vitamin D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (39 g)
Energy	385 kcal	150.2 kcal
Fat	3.9 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	82 g	32 g
of which sugars	20.5 g	8 g
of which added sugars	20.5 g	8 g
Fibre	7.7 g	3 g
Protein	7.7 g	3 g
Sodium	385 mg	150.2 mg

Questions about Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal

Is Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (20.5 g). Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Whole Grain Rice, Corn Starch, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate, Color (caramel color, annatto extract). Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), and 8 more.
Does Cheerios Multi Grain Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Tripotassium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive phosphate intake may affect kidney health and calcium balance. Caramel Color (worth noting): Certain types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, a compound debated for its potential health risks.

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