Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon
According to USDA data, Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon credits as a grain component in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP / SUN Meals). Review the crediting summary, meal pattern contribution, and ingredients below to document audit-ready compliance.
At-a-Glance Crediting
CACFP Meal Pattern Contribution
How Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon measures against the USDA CACFP minimum lunch/supper serving size for each age group. Snack and breakfast minimums are typically smaller.
Minimum: ½ oz equivalent grain
At least one grain per day must be whole-grain-rich.
Minimum: ½ oz equivalent grain
Breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack grain servings are the same for 3–5.
Minimum: 1 oz equivalent grain
Grain-based desserts cannot be credited toward this requirement.
Minimum: 1 oz equivalent grain
Applies to at-risk afterschool meals and adult day care.
Meal pattern requirements summarized from 7 CFR 226.20. Always verify against your state agency guidance and the current Product Formulation Statement before audit.
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, REFINER'S SYRUP, SALT, CINNAMON, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B, VITAMIN D
Ingredient data as published by the manufacturer in the USDA FDC database. Confirm allergens and formulation changes with the current product label before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon creditable for CACFP and SFSP meals?
Yes. According to USDA data, Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon credits as a grain component in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP / SUN Meals). Always verify the current Product Formulation Statement or Child Nutrition (CN) label before audit.
What is the typical serving size for Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon?
USDA records list a typical serving size of 37 GRM for Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon. Use this alongside your program's age-group minimums to document how the product contributes toward each meal pattern requirement.
Is Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon whole-grain-rich?
USDA data does not currently flag Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon as whole-grain-rich. CACFP requires at least one whole-grain-rich grain per day, so pair this item with a product that carries the whole-grain-rich designation.
What is in Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon?
Cheerios Apple Cinnamon Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Apple; Cinnamon lists the following ingredients (per manufacturer data): WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, APPLE PUREE CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, REFINER'S SYRUP, SALT, CINNAMON, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B, VITAMIN D. Review this list against your program's allergen and religious-diet accommodations before adding the product to a menu.
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