Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal by General Mills scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (calcium).
Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal by General Mills provides 359 calories, 7.7g protein, 5.1g fat, and 76.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (30.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 359 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 359 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 30.8g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 30.8g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Lucky Charms Instant Oatmeal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
whole grain oats, sugar, corn starch, contains 2% or less of: corn syrup, dextrose, salt, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, brown sugar, red 40, yellow 5 and 6, blue 1, caramel color. Vitamins and Minerals: calcium carbonate, iron, zinc, A B Vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin B (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid).