Snacks

Milk and cereal bar

FDC 174650bar (25 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 27 · -17 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Milk and cereal bar is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 27 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 52 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (33% DV), an excellent source of calcium (32% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (21% DV). Most of its 413 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (46 g per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (9.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.5 g · 6%Carb 72 g · 70%Fat 11 g · 24%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories413 kcal21%
Total fat11 g14%
Saturated fat9.1 g46%
Cholesterol6 mg2%
Sodium319 mg14%
Carbohydrate72 g26%
Dietary fiber0.4 g1%
Sugars46 g
Protein6.5 g13%
Potassium254 mg5%
Calcium410 mg32%
Iron6 mg33%
Magnesium21 mg5%
Vitamin C15 mg17%
Vitamin A188 µg21%
Vitamin E0.42 mg3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 174650

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.

Iron33% DV
Calcium32% DV
Vitamin A21% DV
Vitamin C17% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density27 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g6.5 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g0.4 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g319 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Snacks, shrimp crackerDensity 29 vs 27Rice and Wheat cereal barDensity 29 vs 27Snacks, pork skins, plainDensity 30 vs 27

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