Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with salt
FDC 173917cup (233 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 85 · +24 vs Breakfast cereals medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with salt ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 85 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 6 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (30% DV). Most of its 53 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.34 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0.76 g | |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 0.79 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 54 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173917Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the breakfast cereals median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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