Breakfast cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat germ, toasted, plain

FDC 173896oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 89 · +28 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, wheat germ, toasted, plain ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 89 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 2 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (107% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (76% DV), an excellent source of protein (58% DV). Most of its 382 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 29.1 g · 28%Carb 49.6 g · 48%Fat 10.7 g · 23%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories382 kcal19%
Total fat11 g14%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium4 mg0%
Carbohydrate50 g18%
Dietary fiber15 g54%
Sugars7.8 g
Protein29 g58%
Potassium947 mg20%
Calcium45 mg3%
Iron9.1 mg51%
Magnesium320 mg76%
Vitamin C6 mg7%
Vitamin A5 µg1%
Vitamin E16 mg107%

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FDC 173896

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 E107% DV
Magnesium76% DV
Protein58% DV
Dietary fiber54% DV
Iron51% DV
Potassium20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density89 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g29 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g15 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g4 vs 49 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Incaparina, dry mix (corn and soy flours), unpreparedDensity 93 vs 89

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