General Mills Cheerios nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for General Mills Cheerios
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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75 (high) |
| Glycemic load | 13 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 376 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 64 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (1 NLEA serving) (28 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. | 2.1 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 53 mg |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 98% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 93% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 92% of foods
Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 92% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 92% of foods
General Mills Cheerios calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 376 |
General Mills Cheerios Glycemic index (GI)
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General Mills Cheerios Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
9897IU of 5,000IU
198%
Vitamin E:
2mg of 15mg
13%
Vitamin D:
10µg of 10µg
102%
Vitamin C:
65mg of 90mg
72%
Vitamin B1:
4mg of 1mg
332%
Vitamin B2:
0.3mg of 1mg
23%
Vitamin B3:
63mg of 16mg
393%
Vitamin B5:
3.2mg of 5mg
64%
Vitamin B6:
7.2mg of 1mg
552%
Folate:
2142µg of 400µg
536%
Vitamin B12:
20µg of 2µg
846%
Choline:
79mg of 550mg
14%
Vitamin K:
5.4µg of 120µg
4.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
3.4 µg
TOP 40%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 24%
12.1 g of 50 g
12.1 g (24% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.7 g of 65 g
6.7 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
73.2 g of 300 g
73.2 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
5.1 g of 2,000 g
5.1 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.8 g
2.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
501mg of 280mg
179%
Threonine:
1254mg of 1,050mg
119%
Isoleucine:
1287mg of 1,400mg
92%
Leucine:
2730mg of 2,730mg
100%
Lysine:
1098mg of 2,100mg
52%
Methionine:
534mg of 1,050mg
51%
Phenylalanine:
1884mg of 1,750mg
108%
Valine:
1758mg of 1,820mg
97%
Histidine:
783mg of 700mg
112%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.4 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
57 g
Sucrose:
4.3 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.09 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for General Mills Cheerios
Sugar:
4.4 g
Fiber:
9.4 g
Other:
59 g
All nutrients for General Mills Cheerios per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% | 18% |
8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 12g | 29% | 39% |
4.3 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 6.7g | 10% | 44% |
4.9 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% | 18% |
2.5 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 64g | N/A | 11% |
1.2 times more than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 73g | 24% | 8% |
2.6 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 3.4µg | 34% | 40% |
1.5 times more than Egg
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| Magnesium | 114mg | 27% | 14% |
1.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 401mg | 40% | 7% |
3.2 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 641mg | 19% | 9% |
4.4 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 33mg | 415% | 2% |
12.8 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 4.4g | N/A | 50% |
2.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 38% | 12% |
3.9 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.39mg | 43% | 22% |
2.7 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 17mg | 152% | 8% |
2.7 times more than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 57g | 24% | 87% |
3.8 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 481mg | 69% | 10% |
2.6 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 497mg | 22% | 20% |
Equal to White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 990µg | 110% | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | 52% |
2.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 25µg | 45% | 39% | |
| Manganese | 3.5mg | 154% | 26% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.3mg | 111% | 9% |
5 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 8% | 69% |
1.3 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 21mg | 131% | 8% |
2.2 times more than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.1mg | 21% | 34% |
1.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.4mg | 184% | 11% |
20.1 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.8µg | 282% | 16% |
9.7 times more than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | 66% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 70% |
744.5 times less than Margarine
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| Folate | 714µg | 179% | 15% |
11.7 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 26mg | 5% | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% | 53% |
3.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4g | N/A | 49% |
4.1 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | N/A | 28% |
19.4 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | 70% |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.42mg | 0% | 74% |
1.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.43mg | 0% | 76% |
2.1 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.91mg | 0% | 74% |
2.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | 79% |
1.2 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | 77% |
1.9 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.63mg | 0% | 71% |
1.1 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.59mg | 0% | 74% |
3.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0% | 76% |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% | 92% |
65.6 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 - ALA | 0.07g | N/A | 87% |
134.4 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 92% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 89% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.3g | N/A | 84% |
5.3 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
10%
Total Fat
6.7g
6.8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
22%
Sodium 497mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
38%
Dietary Fiber
9.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
136mcg
23%
Calcium
401mg
40%
Iron
33mg
415%
Potassium
641mg
19%
*
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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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.