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Wheat Cereal Roundup

We analyzed 52 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Wheat Cereal shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 52 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Wheat Cereal you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

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Detailed Reviews

Calories
419
Sugar
29g
General Mills

Gmills cinn tst crnch sweetened whl wht rice cereal gnt

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, rice flour, canola oil, fructose, maltodextrin, dextrose, salt, cinnamon, trisodium phosphate, soy lecithin, caramel color. bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
1340
Protein
36g
Kroger

Whole Grain Wheat Cereal With Bran Flakes

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALTED BARLEY SYRUP. VITAMINS & MINERALS: SODIUM ASCORBATE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, REDUCED IRON, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
405
Sugar
33g
Unknown

Honey graham sweetened whole grain wheat and corn cereal

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, corn meal, canola oil, molasses, fructose, salt, honey, baking soda, calcium carbonate, soy lecithin, dextrose, trisodium phosphate, rosemary extract (antioxidant). vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6).

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
664
Protein
13g
Trader Joe's

Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat & Bran Cereal

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, WHEAT BRAN, RAISINS, NATURAL MILLED SUGAR, BARLEY MALT, SALT. VITAMINS & MINERALS: FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON SOURCE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE (A B VITAMIN), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID (A B VITAMIN), ZINC OXIDE (ZINC SOURCE), CYANOCOBALMIN (VITAMIN B12), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE )VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN D.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
400
Protein
13g
NestlΓ©

Cerelac Wheat Cereal with Milk

Ingredients: WHEAT FLOUR, FAT FREE, MILK, SUGAR, MILK FAT, CANOLA OIL, HIGH, OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, AND LESS THAN 1% OF: CALCIUM, CARBONATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE,, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), IRON, (FERROUS FUMARATE), VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR), VITAMIN E (ALPHA TOCOPHERYL, ACETATE), ZINC SULPHATE, VITAMIN B5, (CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE), B. LACTIS, CULTURES, NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBYL, PALMITATE, COPPER SULFATE, VITAMIN B1, (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A, ACETATE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDRO-, CHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN),, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE, VITAMIN K, (PHYLLOQUINONE), BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3, (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VITAMIN B12 (CYANO-, COBOLAMINE). CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
342
Protein
12g
Kellogg's

Kellogg's Shredded Wheat Minis Cereal Bite Size Unfrosted 1.2oz

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, contains 2% or less of bht for freshness. Vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, zinc oxide, vitamin B12.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
258
Protein
13g
Kelloggs

A wheat bran cereal

Ingredients: Wheat bran, sugar, malt flavor, contains 2% or less of salt. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid), reduced iron, niacinamide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin b12, vitamin d.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
367
Sugar
3g
Manischewitz

Original creamy hot wheat cereal

Ingredients: Ground passover matzo (unbleached, unbromated passover wheat flour, water).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
370
Sugar
56g
Kellogg's

Sweetened puffed wheat cereal

Ingredients: Sugar, wheat, dextrose, honey, contains 2% or less of vegetable oil (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated soybean), salt, caramel color, soy lecithin, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), niacinamide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
350
Sugar
20g
Market Pantry

Frosted shredded wheat breakfast cereal

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, gelatin. freshness preserved with vitamin e (mixed tocopherols).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
375
Sugar
28g
Great Value

Rice & Wheat Flakes With Almonds Cereal

Ingredients: Rice, whole grain wheat, sugar, almonds, wheat bran, soluble wheat fiber, salt, corn syrup, malted barley syrup, honey, mixed tocopherols added to preserve freshness, natural flavor. vitamins and minerals: sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), reduced iron, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin a palmitate, folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin d.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
350
Sugar
20g
Nice

frosted wheats

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GELATIN. BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), FOLIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN B12. CONTAINS WHEAT.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
0g
Winco Foods

Shredded wheat whole grain wheat cereal

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, freshness preserved with vitamin e (mixed tocopherols).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
429
Sugar
33g
Mom's Best

Whole Wheat And Rice Cereal With Cinnamon

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, rice flour, canola oil, fructose, dextrose, maltodextrin, salt, calcium carbonate, cinnamon, soy lecithin, trisodium phosphate, caramel and annatto extract (color), natural flavor, rosemary extract (antioxidant). vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
333
Protein
12g
Unknown

Shredded wheat bite size shredded whole grain wheat cereal, shredded wheat

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat. freshness preserved with vitamin e (mixed tocopherols).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
371
Protein
11g
MaltO'Meal

Fortified Creamy Hot Wheat Cereal

Ingredients: Wheat Farina, , calcium carbonate, ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2),

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
312
Protein
13g
Nature's Path

Nature s path kamut khorasan wheat puffs cereal

Ingredients: Whole kamut khorasan wheat*.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
429
Sugar
33g
Cinnamon Toasters

Sweetened Whole Wheat & Rice Cereal With Cinnamon

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, CANOLA OIL AND/OR PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, FRUCTOSE,MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DEXTROSE, SALT, CINNAMON, SOY LECITHIN, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO AND CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR. BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS & MINERALS: VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN D, REDUCED IRON, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), CALCIUM CARBONATE.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
120
Sugar
6g
Ralston Foods

Wheat Bran Flakes cereal

Ingredients: whole grain wheat, wheat bran, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, salt, malt flavoring, vitamins and minerals: sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), niacinamide, zinc oxide, reduced iron, calcium pantothenate, vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid, vitamin b12 and vitamin d.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
350
Sugar
20g
Mom's Best Cereals

Lightly sweetened whole wheat cereal with natural blueberry wheatfuls, blueberry

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, dried blueberries, gelatin, vegetable juice (color), natural flavor. freshness preserved with vitamin e (mixed tocopherols).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
306
Protein
11g
Kroger

Bran flakes wheat cereal, bran flakes

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, wheat bran, sugar, wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide (source of zinc), vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin d3.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
350
Sugar
20g
Kellogg's

Frosted mini wheats original whole grain cereal

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, contains 2% or less of brown rice syrup, gelatin, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, folic acid.

The Good

  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
333
Protein
12g
Cream Of Wheat

Cream of wheat, whole grain hot cereal

Ingredients: Wheat farina, wheat bran, calcium carbonate, defatted wheat germ, wheat germ, disodium phosphate, ferric orthophosphate, niacinamide, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
385
Sugar
18g
Millville

Honey Crunch 'N Oats Corn and Wheat Flake Cereal with Honey Flavored Granola

Ingredients: Nutrition Facts About 13 servings per container Serving size 1 cup (39g) Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value* Total Fat 15g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 05g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 140mg Total Carbohydrate 33g Dietary Fiber 2g 0% 6% 12% 6% Total Sugars 7g Incl 7g Added Sugars 14% Protein 3g Vitamin D 0mcg Calcium 10mg Iron 54mg Potassium 70mg Thiamin Niacin Vitamin B6 Folate 30mcg DFE 0% 0% 30% 0% 60% 10% 10% 8% (20mcg folic acid) Pantothenic Acid 10% Zinc 15% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice Degermed Yellow Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Rice, Canola and/or Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Molasses, Cinnamon, Honey, Caramel Color, Natural Flavor Vitamins and Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate (source of iron), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid CONTAINS WHEAT Distributed by ALDI Inc Batavia, IL 60510 Contains Bioengineered Food ALDI Twice a Nice GUARANTEE Β© item replaced Β© money refunded 2

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
350
Sugar
1g
Foodhold, Foodhold U.S.A Llc

Shredded wheat cereal

Ingredients: 100% whole grain wheat. bht added to packaging material to help preserve freshness.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
325
Sugar
18g
Field Day

Whole Grain Wheat Squares Organic Cereal

Ingredients: ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SEA SALT.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
350
Sugar
22g
Kellogg's

Frosted mini wheats blueberry whole grain cereal

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, sugar, contains 2% or less of whole wheat flour, brown rice syrup, gelatin, fruit juice for color, natural flavor, vegetable juice for color, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, folic acid.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
350
Sugar
20g
Millville

Frosted Shredded Wheat Bite Size Sweetened Whole Grain Cereal Blueberry

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, DRIED BLUEBERRIES, GELATIN, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, FRESHNESS PRESERVED WITH VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN B12.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
333
Protein
12g
The Kroger Co.

Bite size shredded whole wheat cereal

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, freshness preserved with vitamin e (mixed tocopherols).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
371
Protein
11g
Malt-O-Meal

Farina Original Enriched Creamy Hot Wheat Cereal

Ingredients: WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC ORTHO - PHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), FOLIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Wheat Cereal category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 52 products in the Wheat Cereal category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Wheat Cereal?+
We rank Wheat Cereal based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Wheat Cereal here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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