Breakfast cereals

Cereals, whole wheat hot natural cereal, dry

FDC 171667cup (94 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 64 · +3 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, dry is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 64 of 100. Within breakfast cereals it ranks 10 of 30. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (34% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (29% DV), an excellent source of protein (22% DV). Most of its 342 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.2 g · 12%Carb 75.2 g · 83%Fat 2 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories342 kcal17%
Total fat2 g3%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber9.5 g34%
Sugars0.42 g
Protein11 g22%
Potassium389 mg8%
Calcium40 mg3%
Iron3.4 mg19%
Magnesium122 mg29%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1.3 mg9%

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FDC 171667

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.

Dietary fiber34% DV
Magnesium29% DV
Protein22% DV
Iron19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the breakfast cereals median

Nutrient density64 vs 61 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 7.1 median
Fiber / 100 g9.5 vs 2.7 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 49 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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