The Most Popular Cereals From Around the World

1. Cookie Crisp

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Cookie Crisp is one of the most popular and well-recognized cereals in the world. It was invented back in 1977 by General Mills, and while it isn’t the healthiest of cereals, people can’t get enough of it. The company has made effort to add a few healthier ingredients to the cereal, like whole grains and vitamins such as iron and calcium, sugar is still the dominant ingredient!

2. Life

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Made by the huge global brand Quaker Oats, Life cereal is a little bit healthier than the likes of Cookie Crisp. It’s a multigrain cereal that was created in 1961, and there’s a healthier kid’s version too. This was popularized by an ad that featured a boy called Mike who wouldn’t eat anything, but he was a huge fan of Life cereal. This had a huge impact on sales around the world.

3. Three Sisters

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Three Sisters tries to market itself a little differently from other cereals. Created by three cereal brands to provide healthier, more sustainably sourced choices, it’s a non-organic, ‘natural’ food brand that doesn’t use artificial preservatives and flavors. Three Sisters is currently taking health food stores by storm, and is popular with those who are looking for healthier cereal options.

4. Honey-Comb

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Honey-Comb is an absolute classic. Invented way back in 1965, this cereal is made from corn and sweetened with lashings of honey. While it’s definitely popular with plenty of adults, kids went wild for it when the company came up with the idea of creating the famous mascot Crazy Craving in 1995, a cool little monster that was obsessed with Honey-Comb.

5. The Granola Bakery

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The Granola Bakery might not be the most easily recognized brand of cereal, but it has a cult following across the world. This small company mainly produces keto, low-carb and paleo granola cereals, which are all-natural. This makes it a great cereal for those who are health-conscious and watching their weight. All of the Granola Bakery’s cereals are low in sugar, and they even have gluten-free choices too.

6. Corn Pops

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A classic cereal from Kellogg’s, Corn Pops is made from three key ingredients; milled corn, sugar and corn syrup. It’s definitely not the healthiest of cereals, so we probably don’t recommend eating it every day! It was created in 1950, and has undergone a fair few transformations in that time; it’s been rebranded and renamed a lot, but the company decided to settle on the cereal’s original name again in 2006.

7.  Nature's Path

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Another healthy option. Nature’s Path was founded in 1985, and is very much focused on organic foods that are better for the planet. Despite its size, it’s still a family-run company, and spends a lot of time donating to charities and food banks. They are known for their Heritage Flakes and granola choices, which are popular with those who want to their sugar intake.

8. Lucky Charms

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On the flip side, Lucky Charms are definitely NOT low in sugar. While they’re super popular across the globe, Canada’s food safety agency is currently monitoring the cereal after a fair few Americans fell ill after eating Lucky Charms. With brightly colored marshmallows and high sugar levels, as well as synthetic dyes like Red 40, it’s something you should eat in moderation.

9. Calbee

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Calbee is in high demand in Asia, particularly in Japan. Also known as Frugra, it was created back in 1991, so it’s a fairly new development in the cereal market. Calbee is a cereal that’s packed full of iron and fibers, making it an ideal breakfast. It has toasted brown oats and rice, as well as teeny tiny pieces of fruit. A nice, healthy option if you ever find yourself in Japan!

10. Corn Flakes

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You can’t really go wrong with a bowl of Corn Flakes. It’s the oldest cereal on this list by a mile; it was created back in the late 1800s by William H. Kellogg and John Harvey – and it has an interesting story behind it. There are tons of jokes about this cereal being created to stop people from touching themselves, but they were actually made to improve digestion!

11. Frosted Mini Wheats

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We enjoyed the frosted grain nuggets, but many people found them a little bit too big to eat (they never actually fitted on your spoon properly). Mini Frosted Wheats are much easier to eat, and were created in 1969. Tons of people switched to this mini version of the cereal and never looked back! While Mini Frosted Wheats certainly aren’t the healthiest cereal on our list, they’re not the worst either; they have a bit more sugar than they should, but they also contain lots of fiber and have minimal fat.

12. Apple Jacks

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Another one from Kellogg’s, Apple Jacks have been on the shelves since 1965, and are pretty popular with kids. This is because this cinnamon-apple-flavored snack will turn the milk an orangey-pink color. It’s important to note that this cereal contains zero apples, and is made with both wheat flour and oat flour. Oh, and there are huge volumes of sugar in there too.

13. Cap'n Crunch

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Cap’n Crunch is yet another cereal aimed at kids. It’s been around since 1963, and was apparently created to get kids to eat a proper breakfast before they went to school. The captain is apparently called ‘Horatio Magellan Crunch’, who is the captain of a ship called Guppy. This cereal is made from corn and oats, and can be eaten with or without milk.

14. Special K

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Kellogg’s are probably the biggest cereal company in the world, so they definitely know a thing or two about marketing. Special K is a hit across the globe, and has been marketed as a healthy, diet-friendly cereal to enjoy as part of a balanced diet. It contains vitamins A, C and D, as well as iron, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12.

15. Golden Grahams

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Golden Grahams were released by cereal giant General Mills in 1976, and they’ve been immensely popular ever since. While this particular cereal is super similar to Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams aren’t as sugary, which is a definite plus. They contain whole grains, honey, brown sugar and a tiny bit of cinnamon to boost the flavor. Enjoy with milk or without.

16. Raisin Bran

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Another oldie but goodie. Raisin Bran was released in 1926, and is enjoyed by millions across the world. Containing bran flakes and a fair few raisins, this cereal is actually manufactured by a few different companies under various brand names; Post Cereals have Raisin Bran, Kellogg’s have Two Scoops Raisin Bran, and General Mills has Total Raisin Bran.

17. Cocoa Puffs

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Let’s face it – we all probably enjoy a sneaky bowl of Cocoa Puffs now and then. With puffed cereal that turns your milk chocolate, it’s a novelty that really doesn’t wear off! General Mills brought this to market back in 1956, and it hasn’t really changed much since then. The puffs are made from rice, corn and oats, which are coated in sugar and additives.

18. Froot Loops

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Froot Loops are one of the most easily recognized cereals around. Created by Kellogg’s in 1963, this cereal is a household favorite across the world, but it’s probably wise not to eat too much of it in one go! It’s super sugary, and has pretty much zero nutritional content. Still, it’s great to have as a treat, and brightly colored O’s are fun to play with no matter what your age.

19. Rice Krispies

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Who doesn’t like a bowl of Rice Krispies now and then? If you’re somehow not familiar with this cereal, you basically get to hear a snap, crackle and pop when you pour some milk onto them – hence the name of the characters on the box! Rice Krispies are yet another Kellogg’s brand, and they’ve been on our shelves since 1927. They also contain less sugar than other cereals, so they’re pretty popular with those who are health conscious.

20. Cinnamon Toast Crunch

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The sugary-heavy version of Golden Grahams, Cinnamon Toast Crunch is one of the most recent creations of General Mills. It hit the shelves in 1984, and it’s made million since then! These little squares taste just like cinnamon toast, and are super tasty with a splash of milk. They’re made with wheat and rice flour, and flavored with a touch of cinnamon and lashings of sugar. And you can enjoy the sugary milk as a drink too.

21. Brookfarm

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While most of the brands on this list are American, Brookfarm is an Australian, family-run business that is hugely popular down under. The family owns a stunning macadamia farm near Byron Bay, and their crops get a boost from a sub-tropical rainforest. Brookfarm has created what is known as the best-tasting muesli ever, and also offers porridge, granola and macadamia oil.

22. Frosted Flakes

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Frosted Flakes, also known as Frosties in the UK, Japan and other countries, is a cereal staple. They’ve been on our shelves since 1952, and are another classic Kellogg’s creation. Frosted Flakes certainly aren’t the healthiest of cereals; they’re packed full of sugar, but they’re nice for an occasional treat. The original name for this cereal was Sugar Frosted Flakes, but this was dropped in 1983.

23. Cheerios

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Who hasn’t had a bowl of Cheerios? This cereal is quite possibly the most popular in the world, and it’s definitely one of the most recognized. It was invented way back in 1941 by General Mills, and is loved by all generations. It’s also on the healthier side, as it doesn’t contain any artificial colors or flavors. It also swerves genetically modified ingredients and gluten, so it’s great for people who have food intolerances.

24. Quaker Oats

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So this one isn’t technically a cereal, but as it’s still one of the most popular breakfast foods in the world, it deserves a mention! Quaker Oats have been filling bellies for decades, and are especially good at fighting off the chill on those winter mornings. Quaker use traditional wholegrain oats, and don’t add any sugar or artificial sweeteners to their oatmeal products.

25. Alpen

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Alpen is Swiss muesli, as it’s eaten cold (and much more powdery than typical muesli). Think of it as a kind of overnight oats. This cereal is super popular in the UK, but you can also get your hands on it from your local Walmart too. It consists of oats and wheat, milk powder, raisins, nuts like hazelnuts and almonds, and a tiny touch of sugar and salt.

26. Fruity Pebbles

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Which brightly colored cereal is your favorite? Froot Loops and Lucky Charms are super popular, but Fruity Pebbles definitely deserve a mention too. They were invented back in 1971 and marketed with The Flintstones, which worked well for both the cereal and the TV show; the cereal immediately became popular, and The Flintstones launched a new cartoon called The Pebbles and Bam-Bam Show.

27. Coco Pops

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If you find Cocoa Puffs a bit too big, Coco Pops are the way forward. Popular in Europe, as well as Australia, Saudia Arabia, Hong Kong and parts of Africa, this cereal is one of the most in-demand in the world. In some countries it’s known as Cocoa Krispies, and features the characters Snap, Crackle and Pop on the front (the same characters that are associated with Rice Krispies). While it’s yet another sugary cereal, it makes a great breakfast treat now and then.

28. Weetabix

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Another classic from the UK. Weetabix are something of a staple in the UK; it’s considered to be in over half of all British homes! No doubt you’ll have seen them in Walmart before, but in case you’re not super familiar with them, Weetabix generally consist of palm-sized wheat ‘biscuits’ that contain folic acid and iron, as well as vitamins B1 and B2.

29. Quaker Oatmeal Squares

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Quaker was one of the very first brands to come up with the idea of using oats in a comforting morning breakfast. They were one of the first cereal brands to trademark a cereal that had recipes on the box too! These oatmeal squares are a good way to start your day; they’re tasty, filling, and have super low levels of sugar. They’re free from additives too.

30. Honey Nut Cheerios

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If you like your Cheerios a little sweeter, Honey Nut Cheerios are the way to go. As Cheerios were so popular, General Mills decided to develop another flavor in 1979 to meet consumer demand. While this cereal is sweet, it’s not as bad for you as others out there, you still might want to be careful with how much you eat; it’s said that one standard bowl contains nine grams of sugar!