Breakfast cereals

Cereals, farina, unenriched, dry

FDC 173916tbsp (11 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 41 · -20 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, farina, unenriched, dry is middling for nutrient density at 41 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 27 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (21% DV). Most of its 369 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.6 g · 12%Carb 78 g · 87%Fat 0.5 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories369 kcal18%
Total fat0.5 g1%
Saturated fat0.08 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate78 g28%
Dietary fiber1.9 g7%
Sugars-
Protein11 g21%
Potassium94 mg2%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.11 mg1%

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FDC 173916

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.

Protein21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density41 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.9 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltDensity 44 vs 41Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without saltDensity 46 vs 41Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dryDensity 46 vs 41

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