“Cereal can make for a quick breakfast option or tasty afternoon snack.
“While some are highly nutrient-dense, others can be mostly empty calories.”
Oreo O’s
And that goes for the regular Oreo O’s, too.
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Chips Ahoy!
Cereal
It’s a bowl of cookies.
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Fruity Pebbles
Lots of sugar, lots of artificial colors.
Cookie Crisp
Sorry to Cookie Crisp fans, but it’s the same deal as Chips Ahoy!
Cerealeating a box of cookies, no matter how they’re presented, just isn’t ideal.
Dunkin' Caramel Macchiato
More sugar without protein and fiber?
Unlike the latte this cereal is based on, it won’t keep you awake or alert.
Dunkin' Mocha Latte
Same deal, just with one last gram of sugar.
Honey Smacks
Lots of sugar, but not too much sodium compared to other options.
Still, it’s not a great pick.
I just wish it hadmoresugar.”
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Froot Loops
In case you were wondering, there isn’t any actual fruit in this cereal.
It’s just plenty of sugar and dyes that give these loops their colorful hues.
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Fine for a treat, not great for a breakfast.
Even if they’re said to be “magically delicious.”
Golden Grahams
High sodium, high carb, high sugar.
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you might do better for breakfast.
Go for waffles, or go for cerealdon’t split the difference.
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Are there a lot of nutrients?
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros
More sodium, sugar, and processed ingredients.
In general, no version of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is going to be the healthiest option on the shelf.
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Honey Ohs!
Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted
Slightly lower in sugar still.
Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Honey Crunch
Higher calorie than its non-whole grain counterpart?
Sure, but it’s also higher fiber and higher protein.
Frosted Mini Wheats Cinnamon Roll
This one’s not much better than the strawberry flavor, though.
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Frosted Cheerios
Same deal.
Similar nutritional value, different flavor.
Chocolate Strawberry Cheerios
Similarly, not significantly healthier or less healthy than the other sweetened Cheerios.
Chocolate Cheerios
Lower carb than Chocolate Strawberry, but only just.
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Fruity Cheerios
A little less sodium than the chocolate option, a little higher carb.
With the sweetened Cheerios flavors, it’s basically just a matter of preference.
Maple Cheerios
Just about identicalif you like maple, go for it.
Blueberry Cheerios
Similar nutritional profilemade with real blueberry, which is a plus.
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Cheerios Oat Crunch, Oats ‘N Honey
Same story, same nutritional profile.
Chocolate Chex
Not a lot here that would leave you feeling satisfied.
Vanilla Chex
Similar dealit’s not going to leave you feeling great.
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Blueberry Chex
These are about the same as the vanilla.
They’re not going to be terribly harmful, but they’re not going to keep you full.
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You may be a little hungry though.
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High sugar and high calorienot the best choice.
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Special K Cinnamon Pecan Cereal
Better than the chocolate varieties.
Plus, it’s got nuts in it, to keep you fuller for longer.
No, you may still be hungry, but could be worse.
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Raisin Bran Toasted Oats & Honey
Almost exactly the same as the Crunch varietynot amazing.
Raisin Bran with Bananas
Also very sugary, but slightly less than the cranberry version.
Still, the almonds will help keep you full until lunch.
Although it is high in sugar, thanks to those raisins, so just be mindful of that.
Cascadian Farm Organic Raisin Bran Cereal
Nutritionally, this is pretty comparable to Kellogg’s Raisin Bran.
The organic ingredients, however, give it the clear edge.
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On the other hand, the oats and almonds will help you get through the morning energized.
Frosted Mini Wheats
Is it high carb?
Sure, but it’s got a solid helping of fiber and protein, and is lower in sodium.
Plus, it has more protein.
Original Cheerios
Can’t go wrong with Original Cheerios.
They’re a solid choicesome protein, some fiber, and not a lot of sugar.
Great Grains Banana Nut Crunch
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A bit high in sugar?
Sure, but the fiber and protein will keep you feeling good.
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Still, the fruits and nuts make this a decent choice.
Basic 4
Decent ingredients, decent fiber contentall in all, a good choice.
Not a lot of vitamins and minerals, but otherwise pretty close to perfect.
Cascadian Farm Organic Hearty Morning Fiber Cereal
Similar deal here.
You’ll feel satisfied and energized with the sustaining nutrients.
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But hey, it gets the job done!
PLus, it will help you keep you regular, too.
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