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 medianOn 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | 83 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Sugars | 35 g | |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 9 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 72 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 740 µg | 82% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7.2 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 222 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174628Original 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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