Breakfast cereals

Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with salt

FDC 173917cup (233 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, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with salt ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 85 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 6 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (30% DV). Most of its 53 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.8 g · 13%Carb 10.9 g · 81%Fat 0.3 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories53 kcal3%
Total fat0.34 g0%
Saturated fat0.07 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium126 mg5%
Carbohydrate11 g4%
Dietary fiber0.8 g3%
Sugars0.76 g
Protein1.8 g4%
Potassium23 mg0%
Calcium97 mg7%
Iron5.3 mg30%
Magnesium7 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0%

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FDC 173917

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.

Iron30% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density85 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g1.8 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0.8 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g126 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

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

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