Cereals are an integral part of the breakfast routine in almost every US household. Cereals can be a quick and convenient breakfast solution for busy individuals and families as they can provide us with both satisfaction and nutrients. While most branded cereals claim to be a wholesome, healthy meal option, they are also very sugary. So here, we have ranked the most popular cereal brands based on their sugar content.
Post Golden Crisps
Post’s Golden Crisps never fails to win hearts despite the new choices in the breakfast aisle. However, the sugar content in this cereal is as high as 55%. A 38 gram serving of Golden Crisps contains 21 grams of sugar.
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks
Launched in 1953, this old classic was named Sugar Smacks at first, and there is not an ounce of surprise in that. Every serving of approximately 36 grams of Honey Smacks comes with 18 grams of sugar. So, you end up having 50% sugar during your very first meal of the day.
Kellogg’s Smorz
This graham cracker cereal is a feel-good surprise in a bowl. This cereal is a combination of chocolate and marshmallows. Even then, we can not recommend it for your daily breakfast routine. The box says, it has 18 grams of sugar in every 41 grams of serving. So, having 44% sugar in the morning is not a healthy choice.
Cap’n Crunch
Cap’n Crunch is popular among children and adults alike. According to the nutrition label, this brand contains 17 grams of sugar per serving (approximately 38 grams). With a 45% sugar content, Cap’n Crunch is sure to give you a rush.
Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries
Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries is not far behind as a sugary cereal. It has the added benefits of berries but with a lot of sugar. Each serving of 41 grams of this cereal contains 16 grams of sugar. So, your bowl of cereal is nothing but 43% sugar.
Kellogg’s Froot Loops with Marshmallow
Kellogg’s Froot Loops with Marshmallows brings in a heavenly twist in terms of taste. The only downside of this otherwise vitamin-loaded cereal is its high sugar concentration. For every serving of 39 grams, you consume 16 grams of sugar which amounts to a total of 41% sugar consumption.
Frosted Krispies
If you are a fan of rice krispies, this particular cereal must have been your go-to every now and then. Sadly, the Frosted Krispies cereal contains 15 grams of sugar per serving of 38 grams, as per its nutrition details. So, before you grab your next bowl of Frosted Krispies, remember that you will be consuming 39% sugar and absolutely no dietary fiber to boost your body’s well-being.
Chips Ahoy Cereal
Known as one of the most healthy cereals in the market, Chips Ahoy contains a wide array of vitamins, amino acids, and other good nutrients. What we often forget to take note of is its sugar ratio. As per the sources, this cereal has a 38% sugar concentration, higher than the actual Chips Ahoy cookies. For every 29 grams serving, this cereal serves 11 grams of sugar.
Waffle Crisp
The Waffle Crisp cereal was a superhit choice in the 90s, and after a brief discontinuation, it is back with an even stronger comeback. This waffle-shaped crispy cereal is sure to give you a delicious start in the morning. Unfortunately, its high sugar concentration of 37.5% makes it unfit for your daily diet. According to the nutrition label, every 40 grams serving of this cereal comes with 15 grams of sugar.
Krave Chocolate
This chocolate-filled cereal might bring a smile to your face with every bite. Unfortunately, it is as unhealthy as a handful of candies. The cereal’s added sugar portion stands at 34%, as per the nutrition facts. It contains 14 grams of sugar per 41 grams of serving.
Cocoa Puffs
Cocoa Puffs brings back a slice of childhood with every spoonful of chocolaty joy. However, this chocolate-filled cereal does not offer a lot of nutritional value. Instead, it makes you consume 33% sugar at a go. According to its nutrition label, each serving of 27 grams of cereal contains 9 grams of sugar.
Lucky Charm
Lucky Charm is an all-time favorite of every child who is in for a surprise in the morning. They might find the fun look attractive, but it has a lot of sugar. The box says each 36-gram serving contains 12 grams of sugar. So, the sugar concentration is around 33%. Eating it every day might not be good for kids.
Frosted Flakes and Apple Cinnamon Cheerios
A favorite for chilly winter mornings, Frosted Flakes is a go-to for many adults and children alike. Apple Cinnamon Cheerios offers a twist on traditional Cheerios with the goodness of fruits and flavors. Both these cereals contain 32% sugar, thus making them unfit for daily breakfast choices. The nutrition label says Frosted Flakes has 12 grams of sugar content per 37 grams of serving. Apple Cinnamon Cheerios have a similar sugar content.
Kellogg’s Fruit Loops
Crunchy and colorful, Kellogg’s Fruit Loops is everybody’s fondest breakfast memory from childhood. They have less sugar than the kind with marshmallows, but still a lot. The latest nutrition labels say there is 12 grams of sugar in a 39-gram serving. So, about 30% of the cereal is sugar, making it an unhealthy breakfast choice every day.