Breakfast cereals

Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with salt

FDC 171677cup (242 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 49 · -12 vs Breakfast cereals median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, cooked with water, with salt is middling for nutrient density at 49 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 23 of 30. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 62 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2 g · 12%Carb 13.7 g · 83%Fat 0.4 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories62 kcal3%
Total fat0.4 g1%
Saturated fat0.06 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium233 mg10%
Carbohydrate14 g5%
Dietary fiber1.6 g6%
Sugars0.08 g
Protein2 g4%
Potassium71 mg2%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron0.62 mg3%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.24 mg2%

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FDC 171677

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density49 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g2 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g1.6 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g233 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, Post, Waffle CrispDensity 52 vs 49Millet, puffedDensity 52 vs 49Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), with saltDensity 57 vs 49

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