Is General Mills Chocolate Cheerios Vegan?

This product may or may not be vegan as it lists 5 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegan

  • vitamin b5
  • calcium pantothenate
  • unsweetened chocolate
  • natural flavour
  • +1 more

vitamin b5

Dietitian note

Vitamin B5, also known as panthothenate or panthenol, can be derived from animal and plant sources.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Sweet chocolate-flavored, O-shaped breakfast cereal delivers a light, crisp texture that softens when combined with liquid; commonly eaten for breakfast, as a snack, or yogurt and dessert topping. Customer reviews note chocolaty taste and crunch, use by families and kids, and comments about variability in chocolate intensity and packaging appeal.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar And/or Golden Sugar, Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Cocoa, Salt, Caramel Colour, Calcium Carbonate, High Monounsaturated Canola, Canola And/or High Monounsaturated Sunflower Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate, Trisodium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Natural Flavour, Tocopherols Vitamins & Minerals: Iron, Niacinamide (vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Folate. Contains Oat Ingredients.

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

About this product

Cereal · Dried, Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CrunchyDry
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnackingOn The Go