Breakfast cereals

Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry

FDC 171670tbsp (10 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 40 · -21 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry is middling for nutrient density at 40 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 28 of 30. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (18% DV). Most of its 371 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.8 g · 10%Carb 79.6 g · 87%Fat 1.2 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories371 kcal19%
Total fat1.2 g2%
Saturated fat0.16 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate80 g29%
Dietary fiber1.6 g6%
Sugars0.64 g
Protein8.8 g18%
Potassium137 mg3%
Calcium2 mg0%
Iron1 mg6%
Magnesium27 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A11 µg1%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 171670

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density40 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g8.8 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.6 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cereals, farina, unenriched, dryDensity 41 vs 40Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltDensity 44 vs 40Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltDensity 46 vs 40

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