Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
FDC 174628cup (1 NLEA serving) (30 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 52 · -9 vs Breakfast cereals medianPost's Waffle Crisp scores 52 of 100, Fair band, ranking 22 of 30 in Breakfast Cereals. Its fortification shows clearly in vitamin A at 82% of the Daily Value and iron at 50%, with magnesium and fiber adding 17% and 16%.
This is a sweetened, waffle shaped cereal eaten cold with milk as a breakfast or dessert adjacent bowl rather than a plain grain cereal. The brief lists two limits worth noting: 596 mg of sodium and 34.7 g of sugars per 100 g, both on the higher end for a cereal. Puffed millet or plain cooked oats both score higher in this category for a lower sugar breakfast alternative.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | 83 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Sugars | 35 g | |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 9 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 72 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 740 µg | 82% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7.2 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 222 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174628Original 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
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Millet, puffedDensity 52 vs 52Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), with saltDensity 57 vs 52Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with raisins and spice, prepared with waterDensity 57 vs 52Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Waffle Crisp is a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal made from corn and oat pieces shaped and toasted to taste like crisp waffles, with a sweet, syrupy flavor coating. It is eaten cold with milk as a bowl of cereal, or used as a crunchy topping over yogurt or ice cream, and its sweet, toasted-waffle flavor and light, crisp pieces make it more of a dessert-style cereal than a plain grain cereal.
Store the box in a cool, dry pantry and reseal the inner bag tightly after pouring to keep the pieces crisp rather than stale. Per 100 grams it provides 390 calories and is fortified with notable amounts of vitamin A at 82% of the daily value and iron at 50%, both far higher than the cereal's grain content alone would supply. Sugar is high at 34.7 grams per 100 grams, reflecting its sweetened, dessert-like character, and sodium is 596 milligrams per 100 grams, so a single-serving bowl with milk is best treated as a sweeter breakfast option rather than an everyday plain cereal.
Frequently asked questions about cereals ready-to-eat
How many calories are in Waffle Crisp cereal?
Post Waffle Crisp has 390 calories per 100 grams, with a 30-gram cup counting as one labeled serving.
Is Waffle Crisp fortified with vitamins?
Yes, it is fortified to provide 82% of the daily vitamin A value and 50% of the daily iron value per 100 grams.
How sweet is Waffle Crisp cereal?
It is a sweetened, dessert-style cereal with 34.7 grams of sugar per 100 grams.