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General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios

8 established essential nutrients

Graded on the nutrient adequacy of 8 labeled ingredients.

B
68out of 100Grade B
Research evidence score

Graded on 8 established essential nutrients · led by Vitamin E

How the ingredients work together

Known interactions from published nutrition research — separate from the evidence grade.

Iron + Vitamin CWork together

Vitamin C markedly improves non-heme iron absorption by reducing it to its more absorbable form.

Vitamin C + Vitamin EWork together

Vitamin C regenerates oxidized vitamin E, recycling its antioxidant capacity.

Iron vs ZincCompete

Iron and zinc compete for absorption when taken together at higher doses on an empty stomach.

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Ingredient breakdown

B
Vitamin EProtects against oxidative damage
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
Vitamin CSupports immune function and antioxidant defense
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
IronSupports oxygen transport and energy
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
ZincSupports immune function and testosterone
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
NiacinamideReduces hyperpigmentation and improves skin barrier
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
Vitamin B6Supports energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
Vitamin ASupports vision and immune function
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched
B
RiboflavinSupports cellular energy production and antioxidant defense
Research: Established essential nutrientEvidence strength: Established essential nutrient — extensively researched

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