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 medianThis frosted oat cereal with marshmallows scores 62 of 100, a Good band result that ranks 13th of 30 breakfast cereals, just above the category's median score of 61. Iron is the biggest standout at an excellent 83% DV per 100g, with vitamin A at 56% DV, calcium at 26% DV, and vitamin C at 22% DV, all from fortification rather than the base grain.
It's a bowl-and-milk cereal aimed squarely at kids, with a 1-cup, 30g NLEA serving as the labeled portion. The honest caveats are sodium, high at 533mg per 100g, and sugar, high at 36.1g per 100g, both of which come alongside the fortified vitamins and are worth weighing against the marshmallow pieces mixed in.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 533 mg | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 85 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Sugars | 36 g | |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% |
| Iron | 15 mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 500 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 8.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 1% |
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FDC 169039Original 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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In the kitchen and how to use it
This is the familiar sweetened oat cereal studded with colorful marshmallow bits, eaten cold with milk as a quick breakfast or snack. The oat pieces have a light frosted coating and a malty crunch, while the marshmallows soften slightly once milk is poured over them, giving the bowl a mix of textures kids in particular tend to like. Beyond the cereal bowl, it also turns up as a mix-in for homemade cereal bars, a topping pressed onto no-bake dessert bars, or a novelty ice cream mix-in, much like other marshmallow cereals, and dry handfuls are sometimes eaten straight from the box as a snack.
Keep the box resealed or transfer it to an airtight container to keep the marshmallow pieces from going stale or chewy, since they pick up humidity quickly once the bag is open. This cereal is heavily fortified, providing iron at 83% of the daily value and vitamin A at 56% per 100 grams, figures well above what the plain oat pieces alone would offer. That same 100 grams carries 36.1 grams of sugar and 533 milligrams of sodium, so sticking close to the labeled 30-gram cup serving keeps a bowl in a reasonable range while still getting the fortified vitamins and minerals the cereal is built around.
Frequently asked questions about cereals ready-to-eat
How many calories are in frosted oat cereal with marshmallows?
It has 400 calories per 100 grams, with a labeled serving size of a 30-gram cup.
Is this cereal high in sugar?
Yes, it contains 36.1 grams of sugar per 100 grams, so portioning to the labeled cup serving matters.
Is this cereal fortified with iron?
Yes, it provides iron at 83% of the daily value per 100 grams, along with vitamin A at 56%.