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Is Cereal Good for You? 'USA Today' reports that these are the 10 most-purchased cereals in America, according to data compiled by Google: Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Cap'n Crunch, Kellogg's Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Special K, Chex, Cheerios and Rice Krispies. "Cereal requires minimal preparation, is shelf-stable, convenient, affordable and can be a good way to get some fiber in the morning." "Cereal can also be a great way to get micronutrients and one of the best ways to ensure B vitamin intake is included in your diet.", Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice, via 'USA Today'. However, "cereals that are made of refined grains – grains that have had parts of the grain kernel removed – are lower in fiber and nutrients," according to registered dietitian Kate Zeratsky. Added sugars are also a concern. For adults, the FDA advises consuming no more than 50 grams of added sugars per day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet. The agency recommends that children don't exceed 25 grams. But some cereals contain large amounts of added sugars, such as Post's Golden Crisp, which has 21 grams of added sugars in just one cup. Zeratsky suggests sticking with cereal brands that have added sugars "in the single digits" that also contain whole grains. Cheerios and Rice Krispies contain low amounts of added sugars, high in dietary fiber and whole grains while Grape Nuts, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Special K are high in dietary fiber and whole grains. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT