Breakfast cereals

Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dry

FDC 171654tbsp (10 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 46 · -15 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dry is middling for nutrient density at 46 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 24 of 30. Per 100 grams it is a good source of iron (17% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (16% DV), a good source of protein (15% DV). Most of its 370 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.7 g · 8%Carb 79.1 g · 87%Fat 1.8 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories370 kcal19%
Total fat1.8 g2%
Saturated fat0.34 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate79 g29%
Dietary fiber4.6 g16%
Sugars0.57 g
Protein7.7 g15%
Potassium141 mg3%
Calcium4 mg0%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.21 mg1%

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FDC 171654

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.

Iron17% DV
Dietary fiber16% DV
Protein15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density46 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g7.7 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.6 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with saltDensity 49 vs 46Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle CrispDensity 52 vs 46Millet, puffedDensity 52 vs 46

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