The Best Low-Sugar Cereals — 6 Picks at 0 g Added (2026)
Every added-sugars figure read straight off the product's own label, with fiber, protein and sodium beside it. Twelve picks, 19,220 shopper ratings. Free.
Which breakfast cereal has the least sugar?
Every one of the twelve picks on this list shows 0 g of Added Sugars on its own Nutrition Facts panel — that is the bar a cereal clears to be listed here, read off the label rather than the marketing. Four of the twelve read zero on both sugar lines, total as well as added, and the standout among them is Julian Bakery's Vanilla Cinnamon Cluster Pro Granola: 100 calories, 11 g of fiber and 11 g of protein per 1/3 cup (30 g).
Added Sugars is the line to read. Sugars that arrive with fruit, milk or grain are counted under Total Sugars but not under Added Sugars, which is why Seven Sundays shows 4 g total and 0 g added. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 ask everyone aged 2 and older to keep added sugars under 10% of daily calories, and US labels carry a 50 g Daily Value for them. Tap any pick below to read its full panel.
The short version
- All twelve picks show 0 g of Added Sugars on their own Nutrition Facts panels — the list's entry bar.
- Four picks read 0 g on both sugar lines; the standout is Julian Bakery Vanilla Cinnamon Cluster Pro Granola — 100 calories, 11 g fiber and 11 g protein per 1/3 cup (30 g).
- Read Added Sugars, not Total Sugars: fruit, milk and grain sugars count in the total but were never added.
- US labels use a 50 g Daily Value for added sugars; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 keep them under 10% of daily calories from age 2.
The Best Low-Sugar Cereals
Most cereals are dessert in disguise — these popular, well-rated picks keep the sugar down, with the grams shown up front. Every pick is a popular, well-rated product, checked so its macros reconcile with its calories. Tap any product for its full Nutrition Facts, ingredients, and an independent analysis.
- 1. NuTrail Low Carb Keto Nut Granola Cinnamon Pecan — 4g protein, 160 cal, 25mg sodium per 1/3 cup, at Walmart. Rated 4.7/5 (4,087 reviews). A standout 4.7★ favorite — 0 g added sugar, 160 cal per 1/3 cup.
- 2. Julian Bakery Vanilla Cinnamon Cluster Pro Granola — 11g protein, 100 cal, 135mg sodium per 1/3 cup (30 g), at Walmart. Rated 4.2/5 (1,957 reviews). Among the lowest in sugar here — 0 g sugar, 100 cal per 1/3 cup (30 g).
- 3. Seven Sundays Keto Rise and Shine Granola Cereal — 5g protein, 170 cal, 0mg sodium per 1 serving (30 g), at Walmart. Rated 4.7/5 (1,359 reviews). One of the lowest-sodium picks — 4 g sugar, 170 cal per 1 serving (30 g).
- 4. KIND ZERO Added Sugar Nut Granola, Apple Cinnamon — 5g protein, 130 cal, 100mg sodium per 1/3 cup (30g), at Walmart. Rated 4.5/5 (1,079 reviews). 4.5★ from 1,079 shoppers — 0 g added sugar, 130 cal per 1/3 cup (30g).
- 5. Malt-O-Meal Malt O Meal Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal — 4g protein, 124 cal, 0mg sodium per serving, at Walmart. Rated 4.6/5 (884 reviews). Among the lowest in sugar here — 0 g sugar, 124 cal per serving.
- 6. Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal — 6g protein, 150 cal, 0mg sodium per 1/4 cup, at Walmart. Rated 4.9/5 (773 reviews). One of the lowest-sodium picks — 0 g added sugar, 150 cal per 1/4 cup.
- 7. Lakanto Peanut Butter Granola Crunch — 7g protein, 150 cal, 70mg sodium per 1/3 cup, at Walmart. Rated 4.7/5 (329 reviews). A standout 4.7★ favorite — 1 g sugar, 150 cal per 1/3 cup.
- 8. Ratio Trio Coconut Almond Granola Cereal Sugar, Keto — 8g protein, 150 cal, 125mg sodium per 1/4 cup, at Walmart. Rated 4.3/5 (251 reviews). 4.3★ from 251 shoppers — 0 g added sugar, 150 cal per 1/4 cup.
- 9. Quaker Rice Cakes, Plain Variety Pack, Gluten Free — 1g protein, 32 cal, 0mg sodium per serving, at Walmart. Rated 4.5/5 (231 reviews). Among the lowest in sugar here — 0 g sugar, 32 cal per serving.
- 10. Catalina Crunch Keto-Friendly Breakfast Cereal, Cinnamon Toast — 11g protein, 110 cal, 110mg sodium per 1/2 cup (36 g), at Walmart. Rated 4.6/5 (132 reviews). Among the lowest in sugar here — 0 g sugar, 110 cal per 1/2 cup (36 g).
- 11. General Mills Cheerios Multi-Grain Cereal — 2g protein, 110 cal, 160mg sodium per 30g, at Walmart. Rated 4.7/5 (106 reviews). A standout 4.7★ favorite — 6 g sugar, 110 cal per 30g.
- 12. Weetabix Whole Grain Cereal — 5g protein, 180 cal, 0mg sodium per 53g, at Walmart. Rated 4.8/5 (100 reviews). One of the lowest-sodium picks — 2 g sugar, 180 cal per 53g.
How this list is built
Every product comes from a large database of branded grocery items: popular, well rated, and available to buy. This list holds low-sugar cereal only, ordered by popularity. Each item is checked so its protein, fat, and carbohydrate add up to its stated calories. MyPlate.food is independent and not affiliated with any retailer or the USDA.
What makes a good low-sugar cereal?
Little added sugar — we show the grams on every pick — without hiding behind a wall of sweeteners, and a rating that says it still tastes good.
How are these ranked, and why is each one here?
We rank by popularity — aggregated shopper review counts and ratings — among products that pass a validation check (their macros must reconcile with their calories). Each pick carries a short reason it earned its spot, and links to a full product page with its Nutrition Facts, ingredients, and an independent analysis.
Can I buy these on Amazon?
Yes. Every pick is a recognizable national brand carried on Amazon — the product name, photo, and "Shop" button open an Amazon search for it. As an Amazon Associate we may earn a commission, which never affects the ranking.
Where does this data come from?
A proprietary database of about 1.87 million branded grocery products from major US retailers, with nutrition facts, ingredients, ratings, and dietary tags. We validate and rank the data rather than republishing it raw, and we're independent — not affiliated with any retailer or the USDA.
Which cereal has the lowest sugar?
All twelve — showing 0 g of Added Sugars on the product's own Nutrition Facts panel is the bar for this list. Four picks read 0 g on both sugar lines, total as well as added: Julian Bakery Vanilla Cinnamon Cluster Pro Granola, Malt-O-Meal Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal, Quaker Rice Cakes, and Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast.
What is a good breakfast with no sugar?
A plain hot cereal is the simplest one on this list: Malt-O-Meal Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal and Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal both show 0 g of added sugars, and the Bob's Red Mill serving brings 6 g of fiber in 1/4 cup for 150 calories. For something cold, the unsweetened nut granolas here — KIND ZERO Added Sugar, NuTrail and Julian Bakery — also read 0 g added. What you pour on counts as well: the sugars in milk and fruit appear under Total Sugars, not Added Sugars.
Do cereals labeled no added sugar still contain sugar?
They can, and the label shows it on two separate lines. Seven Sundays Keto Rise and Shine reads 4 g of total sugars and 0 g of added sugars — the difference is sugar that was already in the ingredients rather than poured in. Four picks here read 0 g on both lines, Julian Bakery's granola and Malt-O-Meal's hot wheat cereal among them.
What is the most diabetic-friendly breakfast cereal?
This list does not rank cereals for any medical condition and is not medical advice. What it shows on every pick are the two label figures the question usually comes down to: added sugars and fiber per serving. Julian Bakery Vanilla Cinnamon Cluster Pro Granola is the only pick here at 0 g of added sugars with 11 g of fiber, and Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal reads 0 g added with 6 g of fiber. Take the numbers to your own clinician for what fits your plan.