Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat, puffed, fortified

FDC 173913cup (12 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 85 · +24 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, wheat, puffed, fortified ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 85 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 5 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (176% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (35% DV), an excellent source of protein (29% DV). Most of its 364 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.7 g · 15%Carb 79.6 g · 82%Fat 1.2 g · 3%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories364 kcal18%
Total fat1.2 g2%
Saturated fat0.2 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium4 mg0%
Carbohydrate80 g29%
Dietary fiber4.4 g16%
Sugars-
Protein15 g29%
Potassium348 mg7%
Calcium28 mg2%
Iron32 mg176%
Magnesium145 mg35%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 173913

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.

Iron176% DV
Magnesium35% DV
Protein29% DV
Dietary fiber16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density85 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.4 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g4 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)Density 89 vs 85Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dryDensity 89 vs 85Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat germ, toasted, plainDensity 89 vs 85

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