Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal: Protein, Calories & Labelgrade B-

Labelgrade: B- 70 / 100 — Scores reflect strong protein density (21.6g per 100g), notable sugar load.

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Protein
82/100
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Sugar
52/100
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Sodium
57/100
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Ingredients
72/100
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Fiber
68/100

Quick Facts

Per serving · Cinnamon Cheerios Protein

Size 32.6 ONZ
UPC 00016000233188
Verified 2026-05-27
150
Calories
8g
Protein 16% DV
24g
Carbs 9% DV
2.5g
Fat 3% DV
Sugar 12g · 12g added
Fiber 2g · 7% DV
Saturated fat 0g
Trans fat 0g
Sodium 210mg · 9% DV
Cholesterol 0mg
Calcium 130mg · 10% DV
Iron 3.6mg · 20% DV
Potassium 130mg · 3% DV

The short answer

Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal delivers 8 g of protein and 150 calories per Cinnamon Cheerios Protein (USDA FDC 2742792) — about 21.6 g of protein per 100 g. The Labelgrade is B- (70 / 100): Scores reflect strong protein density (21.6g per 100g), notable sugar load.

Why this Labelgrade

DimensionGradeScore
Protein densityB+82 / 100
Ingredient qualityB-72 / 100
Sugar loadD52 / 100
Sodium loadC-57 / 100
FiberC+68 / 100
OverallB-70 / 100

How it compares

ProductProtein per servingProtein per 100 gCalories
Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal (this product)8 g21.6 g150
Kashi Go Cereal 13.1oz11.4 g19.7 g178
Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark)~31 g per 100 g31 g~165

Whole-food equivalent

One Cinnamon Cheerios Protein of Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal (8 g protein) equals roughly 26 g of cooked chicken breast (about 0.9 oz).

Scope

This page covers Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal (32.6 ONZ), UPC 00016000233188, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2742792. Cheerios sells multiple variants of this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always check the actual package label.

Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Pea Protein, Brown Sugar Syrup, Corn Starch, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Salt, Cinnamon, Tripotassium Phosphate, Natural Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.

Nutrition Facts
Nutrient Per Serving (Cinnamon Cheerios Protein)
Calories150
Protein8g
Total Fat2.5g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Total Carbohydrates24g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g
Sodium210mg
Cholesterol0mg
Calcium130mg
Iron3.6mg
Potassium130mg
Scope: This page applies specifically to Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal (32.6 ONZ) · UPC 00016000233188. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ. Manufacturers periodically reformulate — always check the actual product label.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal?

8 grams of protein per Cinnamon Cheerios Protein (USDA FDC 2742792). Per 100 g of product, that's 21.6 grams.

How many calories per serving?

150 calories per Cinnamon Cheerios Protein.

What's in Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal?

The first ingredients are: Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Pea Protein, Brown Sugar Syrup, plus additional minor ingredients. Full list is shown in the "Ingredients" section below, sourced verbatim from USDA Branded Foods.

How much added sugar is in Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal?

12 g of added sugar per serving (out of 12 g total sugars). That's 24% of the FDA Daily Value (50 g).

How much sodium per serving?

210 mg per Cinnamon Cheerios Protein — about 9% of the FDA daily limit (2,300 mg).

Does Cheerios Protein Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal qualify as a 'good source of protein' under FDA rules?

Yes — 8 g per serving is 16% of the FDA 50 g Daily Value, meeting the 10% threshold for the 'good source of protein' claim. (Two servings would qualify for the higher 'high in protein' claim.)

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Sources

  • USDA · ID 2742792 · accessed 2026-05-27

Last verified: 2026-05-27