Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, frosted oat cereal with marshmallows

FDC 169039cup (1 NLEA serving) (30 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 62 · +1 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, frosted oat cereal with marshmallows is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 13 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (83% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (56% DV), an excellent source of calcium (26% DV). Most of its 400 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (533 mg per 100 g) and high in sugars (36.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.1 g · 7%Carb 84.7 g · 85%Fat 3.3 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories400 kcal20%
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat0.62 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium533 mg23%
Carbohydrate85 g31%
Dietary fiber4.3 g15%
Sugars36 g
Protein7.1 g14%
Potassium207 mg4%
Calcium333 mg26%
Iron15 mg83%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Vitamin C20 mg22%
Vitamin A500 µg56%
Vitamin E0.45 mg3%

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FDC 169039

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.

Iron83% DV
Vitamin A56% DV
Calcium26% DV
Vitamin C22% DV
Dietary fiber15% DV
Protein14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density62 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g7.1 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.3 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g533 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, without saltDensity 63 vs 62Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruitsDensity 64 vs 62Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dryDensity 64 vs 62

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