Cereal Tier List: BEST Cereals Ranked [2023]

With the elapsing time, people are moving towards a healthy lifestyle. Nowadays, everyone is focusing on their health patterns. Do you know why is this happening? Because, now people are more concerned about the way they look, their dress, and especially the way their body looks. The unhealthy lifestyle adopted by people is leading to copious diseases. Heart problems, diabetes, and other deadly diseases have become the main cause of carelessness of people towards their health. The reason behind this is that they know the importance of cereal and how they can benefit from its intake. If you also want to live a healthy lifestyle, then read this article till the end, as we have prepared a Cereal tier list for you, from which you can choose the one you like the most.

There is an amazing fact about some of the old cereals it has been a long time since they entered the industry, but those cereals are considered the best cereals of all time to date. Many other companies and brands have introduced breakfast cereals with a number of flavors, but still, some of the old ones are leading the market as the most popular cereals. When you go to the supermarket to buy a box of cereal for yourself, you have multifarious options to choose from.

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Key Points

• There are a total of 18 entries in the article.
• We will rank all the cereals according to their nutritional value, taste, and health benefits.
• You will see Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, and Reese’s Puffs in the highest tiers.
• You will observe Raisin Bran, Lucky Charms, and Kellogg’s Special K among the lowest tiers.

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Summary

We will rank all the cereals in a short table below.

S Rank	A Rank	B Rank	C Rank	D Rank
Honey Nut Cheerios	Honey Bunches Of Oats	Life	Rice Krispies	Raisin Bran
Cinnamon Toast Crunch	Multi-Grain Cheerios	Cocoa Pebbles	Kellogg's Special K	Lucky Charms
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes	Apple Jacks	Fruity Pebbles
Reese's Puffs	Froot Loops	Cap'n Crunches Peanut Butter Crunch
Frosted Mini-wheats	Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries

Learn more about each entry by reading on.

S Tier

If you start your day with a perfect and healthy breakfast then you will be able to perform all the tasks lineup for you in an effective way. Breakfast cereals are very restorative for one’s body. The amount of nutrition consisting of the top cereals of all time is commendable.

These are not only healthy for you but also they taste so good. They can become a source of protein, iron, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, and other necessary nutrients for you.

Isn’t it a perfect combination to kickstart your day? Obviously, it is! The cereals ranked in the S-tier are the ones that have been popular for more than a decade, also these can be very helpful for you to provide you with a better lifestyle and keep you healthy. So let’s check the best cereals on our cereal tier list.

Honey Nut Cheerios

Not exaggerating but on a serious note Honey Nut Cheerios is a bowl of heaven, this is the reason it is on the top of our cereal tier list. It is the most popular cereal in America. This is the perfect bowl of cereal one can ask for. Want to know why? To be honest, there is not only one reason to discuss.

It is one of those best cereals that will help you with weight loss. There is a rich amount of fiber present in Honey Nut Cheerios. Not only this but the whole grain oats included in it keeps you full for a long time. It is the most satisfying breakfast one can have.

Plus, the balanced amount of honey makes it more appealing and every spoon becomes more and more enjoyable. If you want your day to be spent well and in a good mood then you should definitely get your hands on honey nut cheerios.

Calories	376
Protein	9g

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

The originators of Cinnamon Toast Crunch wanted the people to perceive that the taste of this cereal is like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Not only did they want to develop this perception, but also tried to add the same taste to this cereal but unfortunately, they failed to do so. But still, it is one of the best cereals. Especially for the people with sweet-tooth

The fact of this cereal is sugary leads to another fact at the same time that it can be harmful to our health. But if consumed in a balanced amount then you can definitely enjoy it without any worries. The chunks or pieces of Cinnamon toast crunch absorb milk very quickly which makes it soggy, but amazingly it tastes awesome in this form also.

In fact, people say that absorbing milk into it, adds a different kind of flavor to the milk, and this flavor is loved by all people. Most of the time when the cereal doesn’t become soggy, then the milk in it tastes the same as the flavor is not dissolved completely. But as in this case, the flavor is completely dissolved then due to this its milk tastes so delicious.

Calories	170
Protein	6g

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes

How can a simple cereal be so flavorful? Is it for real? We should ask this question from Tony, the tiger of Frosted Flakes. Well, no need to ask him, as what he said was damn true. This cereal is way too delicious for any person.

How can sugar-coated milled corns produce an amazing blend which is absolutely satisfying for our taste buds? The sweetness added to this cereal is perfectly balanced. This is an amazing way with which you can treat yourself to breakfast.

Calories	314
Protein	8g

Reese’s Puffs

Do you know how was this cereal marketed back then in 1994? Its advertisement showed that it is a kind of candy you can have for your breakfast. And this marketing and advertising strategy worked so well for this product. As kids are fond of candies, now they were so excited to have candies for their breakfast in form of cereal. And they knew that their parents will be agreed to this.

The perfect combination of flavor included half chocolaty and half peanut butter taste. The two amazing flavors are offered in one cereal, isn’t it attractive? It is one of the top cereals of all time in terms of taste, but if you are on a low-calorie diet, then in this case it is not too recommended.

Calories	413
Protein	7g

Frosted Mini-wheats

One of the top cereals of all time; Frosted mini-wheats can do wonders for you if you want to spend the day so energetically. You can have a full bowl of this cereal, and after having this you will remain full for a longer period of time.

In order to restore energy and provide you with a good amount of iron and folic acid, fiber is a great source. This most popular cereal contains a high amount of fiber and fills the necessary need for iron and folic acid in your body.

The special fact about this cereal is that with every bite you get more attracted to its flavor. You want to have it more and more. We are going to tell you a trick to eating this cereal which will make it even tastier.

Put each chunk of mini wheat dipped in milk, individually in your mouth, then chew it slowly. While chewing a different kind of flavor will hit your tastebuds, and at that time you will crave more bites.

Calories	210
Protein	5g

A Tier

The cereals ranked in this tier are those that are liked by the majority of people. These cereals provide you with lots and lots of energy which you can restore for a long time. If you are having a bowl of any of the cereals then your stomach will remain full till lunchtime.

Normally, if you are not consuming a healthy breakfast, for instance, you ate a toast or two in the morning, then usually you will feel hungry before lunchtime due to which you will start munching on some snacks. While having those snacks you will not imagine how many extra calories you are adding to your diet.

This process will lead to weight gain, and the chances of remaining healthy will be minimized. But we are sure that you will not prefer this process, so we have a far better option for you. In this list of cereals, we have ranked some of the healthful breakfast cereals for you. Read it to know more about them.

Honey Bunches Of Oats

A truly appetizing combination of whole-grain wheat, corn, rolled oats, rice, and barley flour play with each other to assemble the base of this one of the top cereals. If you are a person who likes to experiment with a variety of flavors then this cereal will do the trick for you.

The customers waited so long for this product to be developed as it took almost three years. But is the taste worth the wait? Definitely, it is as it is included in the list of cereals ranked in the A-tier.

The sweetness in it is not because of the ordinary sugar, but the reason behind the perfect sweetness is honey and molasses. There are a bunch of flavors of Honey Bunches Of Oats from which you can choose the best one that satisfies your tastebuds. But, this flavor was the first to be developed in the market and was loved a lot by the people.

Calories	393
Protein	7g

Multi-Grain Cheerios

It is one of the top cereals ranked in our A-tier in terms of the most healthy breakfast cereal. Eating this up will keep you vivacious and active throughout the day.

So what is wrong with saying that it is the perfect option among the best cereals of all time to start your morning with? It is so crunchy that even when dipped and mixed in milk, its crunchiness remains the same. Ah! While writing about this my mouth started watering, and your feelings will be the same once you try it.

The best thing about Cheerios is that its quality has not decreased even after being in the market for more than a decade. This is the reason why people are still stuck to this cereal. It is very healthy as compared to other cereals with a high amount of sugar in them.

Calories	364
Protein	8g

Apple Jacks

No matter what your age is, you will like Apple Jack for sure. This cereal was invented by an intern for Kellogg’s and it became one of the most popular cereals because of its enticing taste.

When you will taste this cereal, a pleasant combination of flavors will be dispersed on your tongue, and this absolutely tempting combo is of apple and cinnamon.

You will be able to taste both flavors individually, as the right amount of these is added to the Apple Jacks. The pink and green rings constitute various grains and different vitamins, which makes it a healthy breakfast for you.

There are a plethora of brands that offer an apple and cinnamon combination in cereals, but needless to say that no other brand can compete with this flavor of Kellogg’s.

Calories	366
Protein	5g

Froot Loops

We will come towards the taste of these cereals afterward. But wait! Oh my god how aesthetic do the cute little colorful rings look? Looking at these rings gives you great pleasure.

When the overall look of the cereal is so delightful then can you imagine how comforting will it be to taste these rings dipped in milk? The vibrant colored rings of red, orange, lime green, and purple are extremely soothing to your eyes and are so crunchy at the same time. Om nom… Can you feel the crunch? Just joking! Jokes apart, this is one of the crunchiest cereals one can have in breakfast.

An amazing fact about these different colored rings is that all of them taste the same. But, while you are having these rings you will reflexively perceive that all the rings taste different, this may be some kind of illusion.

Calories	150
Protein	5g

Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries

The original flavor of cap’n crunch was one of the most popular cereals in American households. When this flavor was introduced there were mixed feelings regarding this, some people were very enthusiastic to taste the new flavor as they have a good image of the original flavor in mind. But the rest of them were confused about whether the new combination will taste as good as the original one or not.

The people who tasted this flavor were so amazed by the fact that the addition of crunch berries even enhanced the taste of cap’n crunch. Now, more of a fruity flavor was coming out of this cereal.

It can be included in the S-tier list of cereals but only one disadvantage resisted it to be ranked there, which is that it is too much sweet that one will want to switch to another cereal after some time.

Calories	150
Protein	4.5g

B Tier

In the B-Tier we are going to rank good cereals, which are tested by our professionals and experts. Our team has properly tasted all of these cereals so that we can give honest feedback to you. The cereals ranked in this tier are mediocre in terms of health benefits and taste.

We are not saying that these cereals are not healthy for you, but yes as compared to the S and A tiers they are on a lower rank. Some of them taste so good but are not so healthy and vice versa. Now, the wait is over, just dive into the B-tier.

Life

It is among the good cereals ranked in our tier list. The most crunchier breakfast cereal is here, which you can eat while binge-watching your favorite series, the show will be finished but Life will remain crunchy (ironically speaking). You will don’t have to eat your cereal in a hurry instead you can enjoy every crunchy bite and feel its flavor. It can stay crunchier for a long time in the milk.

The drawback of this cereal is that eventually, you will start losing interest in it, and it will not remain as exciting as promised. The healthy trait in it can not be ignored and also the balanced amount of sugar is a cherry on top of its hearty trait.

But, it does not give you the necessary zest and energy needed, due to which it also fails to awaken your tastebuds. But it is among the good ranking cereals in the list of sodas.

Calories	160
Protein	4g

Cocoa Pebbles

Come on in here chocolate lovers. We are going to rank one of the good cereals for you. This cereal is made for you, it’s no less than a bowl of heaven for the one who is fond of chocolate.

These fit perfectly according to the taste that kids, as well as adults, want. You can even munch on the cocoa pebbles without adding milk to them if you are craving something chocolaty.

This is basically a rice cereal and those pieces are frosted with cocoa. When you add these pebbles into milk then the ordinary white-colored milk will change into a chocolaty color. The changed color will add more flavor to the milk which you can enjoy once the cocoa pebbles are finished. This is one of the top cereals ranked.

Calories	397
Protein	4.7g

Fruity Pebbles

Fruity pebbles are energizing and one of the good cereals with rich beneficial nutrients in them. If you want to have a gluten-free breakfast then opting for a box of this cereal is a good option.

But along with having beneficial nutrients, it is still not so healthy for an individual. The texture of it is like rice crispies, and while being fruity it has a tangy flavor also.

If you are a fruit lover and especially like an orangish flavor then yes this is for you. Orangish flavor means there is a citrusy flavor added to it.

Calories	400
Protein	4.3g

Cap’n Crunches Peanut Butter Crunch

While having this flavor of Cap’n Crunch you will feel like you are having peanut butter in cereal form. If we look at other competitors then we can say that artificial flavors are added to them to make their taste similar to peanut butter but that’s not the case here. It is one of the good cereals that you must try.

There are a wide variety of peanut butter cereals available in the market but compared to them it is the top cereal ranked. This flavor is ideal for those people who die from peanut butter. If you are one of them then add it to your bucket list now. So after seeing the average cereals, now we will see the below average and then the worse cereals on our cereal tier list.

Calories	170
Protein	1.87g

C Tier

Now we are going to rank those cereals that can definitely not be considered the best cereals of all time. You can only have these occasionally. Like if you have your cereal stock at your home, and you are in a grocery store to buy out other stuff, in this case, you can pick these cereals for maybe a taste test.

If you are eager to know what these cereals taste like then you can surely have them. Otherwise, these are not included in our strong recommendations. Following are the cereals ranked in the C-Tier.

Rice Krispies

In our cereal tier list, this is ranked on the C-tier. The only way you can enjoy having a bowl of Rice Krispies is by hearing its sound. But do you think that our taste buds will be satisfied by just the sound of its crunchiness, Krack Krack…? Hell no! Rice Krispies are a combination of rice and sugar.

We have ranked it on the C-tier in our list of cereals because you can enjoy its taste for some time, but with every bite, you are more likely to lose interest in the puffed rice.

The more you much on these uniquely textured Rice Krispies, you will be annoyed because of the effect of this texture left in your mouth. It will stick to the top of your mouth. It is not one of the best cereals of all time.

If you want to try these then you should definitely go for it, but after having them once you will not be able to remember their taste and is thus rightfully in the bottom two tiers of our cereal tier list.

Calories	381
Protein	7g

Kellogg’s Special K

When you first see the advertising for this cereal then you can not wait to try it out. The way it has been advertised is discernable. But by the time you finally try it, then we must say that you will really be disappointed. You choose cereals for your breakfast so that you may feel satiated.

But after eating Kellogg’s Special K you will feel hungry too early, and you can not wait for lunchtime. There will be no sense of excitement while having a bowl of it. It is not included in good cereals.

Calories	378
Protein	19g

D Tier

Finally, we are going to rank those cereals which are not at all included in our recommendations. The majority of you will agree with our feedback. These are the worst-tasting cereals ever.

If you cannot find one of your favorite ones in a grocery store, then you may opt for those cereals that are included in the B and C tiers, but choosing the cereals and flavors included in The D-Tier is not a smart choice.

Instead, you can try those cereals that are newly launched by any brand, and give us suggestions and feedback about them on our email. Following are those cereals you should avoid buying.

Raisin Bran

The feelings developed in your tastebuds after having raisin bran completely depend on your luck. Feeling confused that how can taste depend on your luck? when you prepare a bowl of this cereal for yourself then the number of raisins falling in your bowl will decide whether the taste test is passed or not.

This cereal will taste mind-blowing if you are having the right quantity of raisins, then the taste will be balanced. But, if the amount of raisins is not good then you will never want to have this cereal again.

It feels so boring to eat bran flakes alone, that is why Raisin bran provides you with a perfect combination of raisins and bran flakes. As you know that brand flakes are not sweetened, so the sweetness is added by raisins which make it a bowl of wholesome cereal for you. It is not one of the best cereals ranked in our cereal tier list.

Calories	314
Protein	8g

Lucky Charms

It is beyond anyone’s understanding how people want to eat lucky charms. It is the combination of brown oats and dried marshmallows, but surprisingly both of them taste worst.

As far as our opinion is concerned, we will conclude that this cereal consists of two trash ingredients because neither you will be willing to eat dried marshmallows alone nor with dried oats.

We have completely justified why we have added this to D-Tier in our cereal tier list. If you are having a bowl of Lucky charms and unfortunately you ate a full spoon without having a single marshmallow in it, then at that point it will be very difficult for you to even swallow that bite. We are not exaggerating, once you taste it you will be agreed with us. In our list of cereals, it is the worst cereal ranked.

Calories	137
Protein	2.7g

Comparison Table

Cereals	Tier	Calories	Proteins
Honey Nut Cheerios	S	376	9g
Cinnamon Toast Crunch	S	170	6g
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes	S	314	8g
Reese's Puffs	S	413	7g
Frosted Mini-wheats	S	210	5g
Honey Bunches Of Oats	A	393	7g
Multi-Grain Cheerios	A	364	8g
Apple Jacks	A	366	5g
Froot Loops	A	150	5g
Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries	A	150	4.5g
Life	B	160	4g
Cocoa Pebbles	B	397	4.7g
Fruity Pebbles	B	400	4.3g
Cap'n Crunches Peanut Butter Crunch	B	170	1.87g
Rice Krispies	C	381	7g
Kellogg's Special K	C	378	19g
Raisin Bran	D	314	8g
Lucky Charms	D	137	2.7g

Verdict

By this time you must know how important a healthy breakfast is for you. As it is said that the first impression is the last impression, similarly if we try to adjust and understand this saying in the situation of a healthy breakfast then we can say that if the start of the day is good, then automatically all things will happen in sync. If you want to perform well throughout the day then you have to have a healthy bowl of cereal pack with unlimited nutrients.

If you are not energetic in the morning, then it is needless to say that you will not be able to focus on your daily routine tasks properly, and you will feel weak. So, the safest option is to avoid this situation to avoid any kind of mishap. And the only way to do this is to have a healthy breakfast. Choose your favorite cereal from our cereal tier list and start focusing on your health from now. If you are also looking for Best Sodas, check out our Soda Tier List.

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