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Is Cheerios Blueberry Cereal healthy?

Blueberry Cereal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

52/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Cheerios blueberry cereal is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Whole-grain oat base with fiber, but added sugar, corn syrup, and sodium weigh the profile down for a cereal serving. Strengths include whole grain oats as first ingredient, good fiber per serving (about 11 g), and no saturated fat listed; minimal fat, while main considerations include high sugar and added sugar (sugar plus corn syrup), sodium is high for a single serving, and multiple additives, colors, and vitamin fortification.

Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole grain oats as first ingredient
  • Good fiber per serving (about 11 g)
  • No saturated fat listed; minimal fat

What held the score back?

  • High sugar and added sugar (sugar plus corn syrup)
  • Sodium is high for a single serving
  • Multiple additives, colors, and vitamin fortification

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Oat Bran, Blueberry Puree Concentrate, Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Salt, Corn Syrup, Vegetable and Fruit Juice Color, Trisodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Zinc and Iron (mineral nutrients), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 150 g (3/4 cup with 1/2 cup skim milk)

  • Calories61131% DV
  • Protein11.1g22% DV
  • Total Carbs116.7g42% DV
  • Fiber11.1g40% DV
  • Total Fat8.3g11% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Cheerios Blueberry Cereal
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00016000149830
Serving size
150 g (3/4 cup with 1/2 cup skim milk)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher net carbs (105.6g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sodium (694.5mg)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (44.5g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (44.5g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher calories per serving (611 kcal)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (44.5g of 116.7g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Cheerios Blueberry Cereal highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Cheerios Blueberry Cereal shows about 11.1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Cheerios Blueberry Cereal: 44.45g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats as first ingredient; Good fiber per serving (about 11 g); No saturated fat listed; minimal fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High sugar and added sugar (sugar plus corn syrup); Sodium is high for a single serving; Multiple additives, colors, and vitamin fortification.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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Sources, citations & safety

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