Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn
FDC 172973cup (30 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 76 · +15 vs Breakfast cereals medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 76 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 7 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (147% DV), an excellent source of iron (88% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (59% DV). Most of its 405 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (534 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (43.7 g per 100 g).
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 87 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Sugars | 44 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 16 mg | 88% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 1320 µg | 147% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 13 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 396 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172973Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the breakfast cereals median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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