Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, rice, puffed, fortified

FDC 173912cup (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 74 · +13 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, rice, puffed, fortified is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 74 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 8 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (176% DV), a good source of protein (13% DV). Most of its 402 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.3 g · 6%Carb 89.8 g · 92%Fat 0.5 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories402 kcal20%
Total fat0.5 g1%
Saturated fat0.13 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate90 g33%
Dietary fiber1.7 g6%
Sugars-
Protein6.3 g13%
Potassium113 mg2%
Calcium6 mg0%
Iron32 mg176%
Magnesium25 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 173912

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.

Iron176% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density74 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g6.3 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.7 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed cornDensity 76 vs 74Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with saltDensity 85 vs 74Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat, puffed, fortifiedDensity 85 vs 74

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