Is Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (33.3 g) and sodium (583 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Salt and 7 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 Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch. Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose, Salt, Corn Starch, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 & 6, and 15 more.

Does Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, may contribute to health issues. Dextrose (worth noting): Excessive intake of simple sugars like dextrose can contribute to health issues. Salt (worth noting): High sodium intake is associated with hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires a warning label in the EU.

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Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal

Name: Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal
Brand: Lucky Charms
SKU: 00016000209299

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Listed as: Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast 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 sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: High sugar intake is a common dietary concern.
Depends on amount
Corn SyrupWorth noting
High consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, may contribute to health issues.
Worth knowing: Often avoided by those reducing added sugar intake.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · 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 Corn
2Sugar
3Corn Syrup
4Modified Corn Starch. Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose
5Salt
6Corn Starch
7Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
8Gelatin
9Trisodium Phosphate
10Red 40
11Blue 1
12Yellow 5 & 6
13and Other Color Added
14Natural and Artificial Flavor
15Citric Acid
16Malic Acid.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate
17Tricalcium Phosphate
18Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
19Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
20A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
21Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
22Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
23Vitamin A (palmitate)
24Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
25A B Vitamin (folic acid)
26Vitamin B12
27Vitamin D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (36 g)
Energy	389 kcal	140 kcal
Fat	4.2 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	86.1 g	31 g
of which sugars	33.3 g	12 g
of which added sugars	33.3 g	12 g
Fibre	5.6 g	2 g
Protein	5.6 g	2 g
Sodium	583 mg	209.9 mg

Questions about Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal

Is Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (33.3 g) and sodium (583 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Salt and 7 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 Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch. Contains 2% or less of: Dextrose, Salt, Corn Starch, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 & 6, and 15 more.
Does Lucky Charms Berry Swirl Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, may contribute to health issues. Dextrose (worth noting): Excessive intake of simple sugars like dextrose can contribute to health issues. Salt (worth noting): High sodium intake is associated with hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies; requires a warning label in the EU.

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