Breakfast cereals

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry

FDC 171661packet (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 89 · +28 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 89 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 3 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (137% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (86% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (36% DV). Most of its 362 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.9 g · 12%Carb 69.5 g · 72%Fat 6.9 g · 16%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories362 kcal18%
Total fat6.9 g9%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium220 mg10%
Carbohydrate70 g25%
Dietary fiber10 g36%
Sugars1.5 g
Protein12 g24%
Potassium366 mg8%
Calcium351 mg27%
Iron25 mg137%
Magnesium128 mg30%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A772 µg86%
Vitamin E0.51 mg3%

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FDC 171661

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.

Iron137% DV
Vitamin A86% DV
Dietary fiber36% DV
Magnesium30% DV
Calcium27% DV
Protein24% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density89 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g10 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g220 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat germ, toasted, plainDensity 89 vs 89Incaparina, dry mix (corn and soy flours), unpreparedDensity 93 vs 89

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