Is Lucky Charms 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 (33.3 g) and sodium (639 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Dextrose and 4 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 Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, and 11 more.

Does Lucky Charms Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption may contribute to metabolic health concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to hypertension. Dextrose (worth noting): High consumption may contribute to blood sugar spikes. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in multiple jurisdictions. Yellow 5 & 6 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in multiple jurisdictions.

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Lucky Charms Cereal

Name: Lucky Charms Cereal
Brand: Lucky Charms
SKU: 00016000438194

Lucky Charms

Listed as: Lucky Charms Cereal 2 Pack

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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

8 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 8 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Commonly limited in diets for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Corn SyrupWorth noting
High consumption may contribute to metabolic health concerns.
Worth knowing: Often avoided in diets due to its high sugar content.
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
3Whole Grain Corn
4Corn Syrup
5Modified Corn Starch
6Corn Starch
7Salt
8Dextrose
9Red 40
10Yellow 5 & 6
11Gelatin
12Trisodium Phosphate
13Natural and Artificial Flavor. 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	4.2 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	83.3 g	30 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	8.3 g	3 g
Sodium	639 mg	230 mg

Questions about Lucky Charms Cereal

Is Lucky Charms 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 (33.3 g) and sodium (639 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Dextrose and 4 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 Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, Gelatin, Trisodium Phosphate, and 11 more.
Does Lucky Charms Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption may contribute to metabolic health concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to hypertension. Dextrose (worth noting): High consumption may contribute to blood sugar spikes. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in multiple jurisdictions. Yellow 5 & 6 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children; regulated with limits in multiple jurisdictions.

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