Is Cheerios Pumpkin Spice 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 (30.6 g) and sodium (417 mg). Sugar, Refiner's Syrup, Salt, Trisodium 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 Pumpkin Spice Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Corn Starch, Refiner's Syrup, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Salt, Cinnamon, Trisodium Phosphate, Nutmeg, Cloves, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, and 11 more.

Does Cheerios Pumpkin Spice 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. Refiner's Syrup (worth noting): Similar to sugar, excessive consumption may contribute to health concerns. Salt (worth noting): High sodium intake is associated with increased risk of hypertension. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Cheerios Pumpkin Spice Cereal

Name: Cheerios Pumpkin Spice Cereal
Brand: Cheerios
SKU: 00016000178496

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Listed as: Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Cereal

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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 wish to limit added sugars for overall health.
Depends on amount
Refiner's SyrupWorth noting
Similar to sugar, excessive consumption may contribute to health concerns.
Worth knowing: A form of added sugar; moderation is advised.
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: 36 g (1 cup)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Whole Grain Oats
2Sugar
3Corn Starch
4Refiner's Syrup
5Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
6Salt
7Cinnamon
8Trisodium Phosphate
9Nutmeg
10Cloves
11Sodium Citrate
12Natural Flavor
13Annatto Extract Color. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate
14Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
15Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
16A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
17Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
18Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
19Vitamin A (palmitate)
20Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
21A B Vitamin (folic acid)
22Vitamin B12
23Vitamin D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (36 g)
Energy	389 kcal	140 kcal
Fat	6.9 g	2.5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	80.6 g	29 g
of which sugars	30.6 g	11 g
of which added sugars	27.8 g	10 g
Fibre	8.3 g	3 g
Protein	8.3 g	3 g
Sodium	417 mg	150.1 mg

Questions about Cheerios Pumpkin Spice Cereal

Is Cheerios Pumpkin Spice 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 (30.6 g) and sodium (417 mg). Sugar, Refiner's Syrup, Salt, Trisodium 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 Pumpkin Spice Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Corn Starch, Refiner's Syrup, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Salt, Cinnamon, Trisodium Phosphate, Nutmeg, Cloves, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, and 11 more.
Does Cheerios Pumpkin Spice 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. Refiner's Syrup (worth noting): Similar to sugar, excessive consumption may contribute to health concerns. Salt (worth noting): High sodium intake is associated with increased risk of hypertension. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.

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