Cereal nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Cereal
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 378 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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Depending on the brand the GI value can be really different
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69 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 17 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II depends on the type of cereal and ranges from 23 up to 110; II for all-bran cereal is 23 | 23 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 85 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (29 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 3 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16608223 | 48 mg |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 99% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 99% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 98% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 93% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 93% of foods
Cereal calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of cereal | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 378 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 110 | 29 g |
| Calories for different varieties of cereal | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) (this food) | 378 | 100 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, WEETABIX whole grain cereal | 371 | 100 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits | 385 | 100 g |
Cereal Glycemic index (GI)
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Depending on the brand the GI value can be really different
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Cereal Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2442µg of 900µg
271%
Vitamin E:
0.24mg of 15mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
116mg of 90mg
128%
Vitamin B1:
19mg of 1mg
1572%
Vitamin B2:
12mg of 1mg
893%
Vitamin B3:
89mg of 16mg
555%
Vitamin B5:
0.68mg of 5mg
14%
Vitamin B6:
18mg of 1mg
1381%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 12%
6.1 g of 50 g
6.1 g (12% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.1 g of 65 g
1.1 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 29%
86.9 g of 300 g
86.9 g (29% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.8 g of 2,000 g
3.8 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.2 g
2.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
198mg of 280mg
71%
Threonine:
723mg of 1,050mg
69%
Isoleucine:
780mg of 1,400mg
56%
Leucine:
2301mg of 2,730mg
84%
Lysine:
339mg of 2,100mg
16%
Methionine:
390mg of 1,050mg
37%
Phenylalanine:
1095mg of 1,750mg
63%
Valine:
1032mg of 1,820mg
57%
Histidine:
486mg of 700mg
69%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.35 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.7 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Cereal
Sugar:
10 g
Fiber:
1.4 g
Other:
75 g
All nutrients for Cereal per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | 19% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% | 18% |
8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 6.1g | 14% | 57% |
2.1 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.1g | 2% | 74% |
30.8 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% | 14% |
1.4 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 85g | N/A | 1% |
1.6 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 87g | 29% | 1% |
3.1 times more than Rice
|
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | 64% |
7.4 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 10mg | 1% | 76% |
12.5 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 105mg | 3% | 81% |
1.4 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 34mg | 426% | 2% |
13.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 10g | N/A | 39% |
1.2 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | 44% |
1.7 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.14mg | 15% | 40% |
Equal to Shiitake
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 69% | 12% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 11% | 70% |
2.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 795mg | 35% | 9% |
1.6 times more than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | 88% |
18.3 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | 65% | |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 34% | 34% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 6.3mg | 524% | 7% |
23.6 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.9mg | 298% | 7% |
29.8 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 30mg | 185% | 8% |
3.1 times more than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 5% | 79% |
5 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 6mg | 460% | 10% |
50.3 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | 75% |
22.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.2g | N/A | 78% |
48 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | N/A | 69% |
133.3 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | 83% |
4.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | 81% |
3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | 82% |
3.5 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.77mg | 0% | 76% |
3.2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | 90% |
4 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | 81% |
1.4 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.37mg | 0% | 80% |
1.8 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.34mg | 0% | 81% |
5.9 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0% | 82% |
4.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | 90% |
22.7 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
1.7%
Total Fat
1.1g
1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.26g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
35%
Sodium 795mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
87g
5.6%
Dietary Fiber
1.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
6.1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
10mg
1%
Iron
34mg
426%
Potassium
105mg
3.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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