Breakfast cereals

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)

FDC 171662cup, cooked (234 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, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 89 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 4 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (33% DV), a good source of vitamin a (14% DV). Most of its 68 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.4 g · 14%Carb 11.7 g · 68%Fat 1.4 g · 18%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories68 kcal3%
Total fat1.4 g2%
Saturated fat0.23 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium49 mg2%
Carbohydrate12 g4%
Dietary fiber1.7 g6%
Sugars0.46 g
Protein2.4 g5%
Potassium61 mg1%
Calcium80 mg6%
Iron6 mg33%
Magnesium26 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A130 µg14%
Vitamin E0.07 mg0%

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FDC 171662

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.

Iron33% DV
Vitamin A14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density89 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g2.4 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.7 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g49 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

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

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