Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn

FDC 172973cup (30 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 76 · +15 vs Breakfast cereals median

On 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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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.3 g · 3%Carb 87.2 g · 89%Fat 3.5 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories405 kcal20%
Total fat3.5 g4%
Saturated fat0.96 g5%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium534 mg23%
Carbohydrate87 g32%
Dietary fiber3.8 g14%
Sugars44 g
Protein3.3 g7%
Potassium176 mg4%
Calcium70 mg5%
Iron16 mg88%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Vitamin C53 mg59%
Vitamin A1320 µg147%
Vitamin E0.11 mg1%

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FDC 172973

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.

Vitamin A147% DV
Iron88% DV
Vitamin C59% DV
Dietary fiber14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density76 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g3.3 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g3.8 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g534 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with saltDensity 85 vs 76Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat, puffed, fortifiedDensity 85 vs 76Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved)Density 89 vs 76

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