Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

FDC 174628cup (1 NLEA serving) (30 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 52 · -9 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is middling for nutrient density at 52 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 22 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (82% DV), an excellent source of iron (50% DV), a good source of magnesium (17% DV). Most of its 390 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (596 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (34.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.6 g · 7%Carb 83 g · 82%Fat 5 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories390 kcal20%
Total fat5 g6%
Saturated fat0.9 g5%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium596 mg26%
Carbohydrate83 g30%
Dietary fiber4.4 g16%
Sugars35 g
Protein6.6 g13%
Potassium212 mg5%
Calcium24 mg2%
Iron9 mg50%
Magnesium72 mg17%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A740 µg82%
Vitamin E0.4 mg3%

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FDC 174628

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.

Vitamin A82% DV
Iron50% DV
Magnesium17% DV
Dietary fiber16% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density52 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g6.6 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.4 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g596 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Millet, puffedDensity 52 vs 52Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), with saltDensity 57 vs 52Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterDensity 57 vs 52

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