Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade

FDC 171646cup (122 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 ready-to-eat, granola, homemade is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 60 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 17 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (74% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (40% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (32% DV). Most of its 489 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (19.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.7 g · 11%Carb 53.9 g · 44%Fat 24.3 g · 45%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories489 kcal24%
Total fat24 g31%
Saturated fat4 g20%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium26 mg1%
Carbohydrate54 g20%
Dietary fiber8.9 g32%
Sugars20 g
Protein14 g27%
Potassium539 mg11%
Calcium76 mg6%
Iron4 mg22%
Magnesium168 mg40%
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E11 mg74%

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FDC 171646

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 E74% DV
Magnesium40% DV
Dietary fiber32% DV
Protein27% DV
Iron22% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density60 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g8.9 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g26 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals, 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 60Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dryDensity 62 vs 60

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