Breakfast cereals

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with water

FDC 173906cup (240 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 60 · -1 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, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with water is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 60 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 18 of 30. Per 100 grams it is a good source of iron (12% DV), a good source of vitamin a (12% DV). Most of its 96 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.4 g · 10%Carb 19 g · 79%Fat 1.2 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories96 kcal5%
Total fat1.2 g2%
Saturated fat0.19 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium111 mg5%
Carbohydrate19 g7%
Dietary fiber2 g7%
Sugars6.3 g
Protein2.4 g5%
Potassium71 mg2%
Calcium61 mg5%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A110 µg12%
Vitamin E0.12 mg1%

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FDC 173906

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.

Iron12% DV
Vitamin A12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density60 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g2.4 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g2 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g111 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, granola, homemadeDensity 60 vs 60Cereals, oats, regular and quick, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), without saltDensity 61 vs 60Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, dryDensity 61 vs 60

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