Does the Cheerios Diet Help Lose Weight? What We Know

It's no surprise that breakfast cereals have been criticized for their extra sugar.

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Healthline reports 1 gram of sugar, 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, D, and B12 in one cup.

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Does the Cheerios Diet Help Lose Weight? What We Know

It's no surprise that breakfast cereals have been criticized for their extra sugar.

Healthline reports 1 gram of sugar, 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, D, and B12 in one cup.

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