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Nutritional Profile of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
We got 53 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 79.5 g | 22.5 g | 97 | 172 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.1 g | 2 g | 71 | 177 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 22.2 g | 6.3 g | 108 | 493 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.4 g | 388.4 mg | 95 | 1776 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 70 | 1270 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 938 mg | 265.9 mg | 105 | 1928 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 88 | 1267 |
| Saturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 55 | 518 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 45 | 388 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 79 | 699 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 87 | 1139 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 723 mg | 205 mg | 64 | 1563 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 122 | 1607 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 7 | 210 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.4 g | 382.7 mg | 97 | 1730 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 42 | 976 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 27 | 448 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 5 | 335 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.4 g | 391.2 mg | 76 | 1201 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 101 | 909 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 2.6 g | 70 | 718 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 1 mg | 289.2 µg | 52 | 58 |
| Folate, food | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 34 | 269 |
| Folate, total | 612 µg | 173.5 µg | 45 | 59 |
| Folic Acid | 591 µg | 167.5 µg | 47 | 54 |
| Niacin | 21.6 mg | 6.1 mg | 26 | 46 |
| Riboflavin | 1.1 mg | 320.3 µg | 65 | 130 |
| Thiamin | 1.7 mg | 473.4 µg | 29 | 52 |
| Vitamin B12 | 7.4 µg | 2.1 µg | 17 | 172 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 7.4 µg | 2.1 µg | 15 | 20 |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.4 mg | 680.4 µg | 23 | 37 |
| Vitamin C | 22.1 mg | 6.3 mg | 37 | 403 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 41 | 463 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 132 | 608 |
| beta-Carotene | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 58 | 1160 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 10 | 175 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 250 µg | 70.9 µg | 69 | 787 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.7 µg | 0.5 µg | 35 | 908 |
| Retinol | 799 µg | 226.5 µg | 23 | 90 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 23 | 134 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 4.2 µg | 1.2 µg | 18 | 113 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 292 mg | 82.8 mg | 46 | 258 |
| Copper, Cu | 246 µg | 69.7 µg | 78 | 603 |
| Iron, Fe | 25.4 mg | 7.2 mg | 57 | 85 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 79 mg | 22.4 mg | 65 | 243 |
| Phosphorus, P | 269 mg | 76.3 mg | 83 | 395 |
| Potassium, K | 416 mg | 117.9 mg | 45 | 482 |
| Selenium, Se | 16.4 µg | 4.6 µg | 72 | 527 |
| Sodium, Na | 514 mg | 145.7 mg | 80 | 635 |
| Zinc, Zn | 11.4 mg | 3.2 mg | 45 | 73 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 18.2 mg | 5.2 mg | 80 | 974 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.6 g | 1 g | 208 | 2496 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 373 kcal | 105.7 kcal | 46 | 315 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cereal (Ready-To-Eat, Not Further Specified)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Prepackaged Bowl | 24.0 g | 0.8 oz |
| 1 Cup | 40.0 g | 1.4 oz |
111 Similar Breakfast Cereals
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Similar Breakfast Cereals 1 - 50
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| 100% Natural Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Plain) | 47 |
(With Oats, Honey & Raisins) | 50 |
| 100% Natural Wholegrain Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(With Raisins, Lowfat) | 49 |
| Banana Nut Crunch Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Post) | 49 |
| Blueberry Muffin Tops Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 37 |
| Cap'n Crunch's Oops! All Berries Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 28 |
| Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Not Further Specified) | 46 |
(Not Further Specified) | 38 |
| Cereals | No of Nutrients |
| 58 | |
(With Salt, Cooked With Water) | 55 |
(Dry, 1 Minute Cook Time) | 67 |
(Dry, 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time) | 78 |
(Microwaved, Without Salt, 1 Minute Cook Time, Cooked With Water) | 66 |
(Microwaved, Without Salt, 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time, Cooked With Water) | 67 |
(Without Salt, Cooked With Water, 1 Minute Cook Time, Stove-Top) | 68 |
(Without Salt, Cooked With Water, 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time, Stove-Top) | 64 |
| Chex Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Not Further Specified) | 44 |
| Chocolate Cereals | No of Nutrients |
| 33 | |
(Without Salt, Prepared With Water) | 24 |
| Chocolate Flavored Frosted Puffed Corn Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
| Cinnabon Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 49 | |
| Crispy Brown Rice Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 40 | |
| Dora The Explorer Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Farina Cereals | No of Nutrients |
(Dry, Enriched, Quick 1-3 Minutes, Assorted Brands Including Cream Of Wheat) | 80 |
(Dry, Unenriched) | 53 |
(With Salt, Enriched, Cooked With Water) | 72 |
(Without Salt, Enriched, Quick 1-3 Minutes, Assorted Brands Including Cream Of Wheat, Cooked With Water) | 73 |
| Farina Hot Wheat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Dry) | 23 |
| Frosted Oat Cereal With Marshmallows | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 49 |
| Grape-Nuts Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 47 |
| Great Grains Crunchy Pecan Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 55 |
| Great Grains Double Pecan Whole Grain Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 49 | |
| Honeycomb Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 52 |
| Instant Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Unspecified Grain) | 41 |
| Instant Cereals | No of Nutrients |
| 63 | |
(Without Salt, Prepared With Water) | 61 |
| Instant Oatmeal Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Apple & Cinnamon, Reduced Sugar) | 27 |
(Apples & Cinnamon, Dry) | 27 |
(Banana Bread, Dry) | 27 |
(Cinnamon Spice, Reduced Sugar) | 27 |
| Instant Oatmeal Cereals | No of Nutrients |
(Cinnamon Swirl, High Fiber) | 27 |
(Cinnamon-Spice, Dry) | 76 |
(Dinosaur Eggs, Brown Sugar, Dry) | 27 |
(Fruit & Cream Variety, Dry) | 51 |
(Fruit & Cream, Variety Of Flavors, Reduced Sugar) | 29 |
(Maple & Brown Sugar, Dry) | 73 |
(Raisin & Spice, Dry) | 78 |
(Raisins, Dates & Walnuts, Dry) | 46 |
(Weight Control, Cinnamon) | 28 |
Similar Breakfast Cereals 51 - 100
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| Instant Organic Oatmeal Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 26 | |
| Kashi Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Unspecified If Ready To Eat Or Cooked) | 42 |
| Malt-O-Meal Toasted Oat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Maple & Brown Sugar Hot Wheat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Dry) | 30 |
| Maple Brown Sugar Life Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 26 |
| Maple Pecan Crunch Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Mother's Peanut Butter Bumpers Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 29 |
| Mother's Toasted Oat Bran Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 29 |
| Mueslix Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Not Further Specified) | 49 |
| Nestum Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 38 | |
| Oat Bran Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 47 |
(Made With Milk, Made With Fat) | 50 |
(Made With Milk, Made Without Fat) | 50 |
(Made With Milk, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat) | 38 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 47 |
| Oat Bran Cereals | No of Nutrients |
(Prepared With Water, No Salt, Quaker/Mother's Oat Bran) | 38 |
(Prepared With Water, Salt, Quaker/Mother's Oat Bran) | 38 |
(Quaker/Mother's Oat Bran, Dry) | 30 |
| Oat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Not Further Specified) | 47 |
| Oatmeal Cereals | No of Nutrients |
(Real Medleys, Apple Walnut, Dry) | 29 |
(Real Medleys, Blueberry Hazelnut, Dry) | 30 |
(Real Medleys, Cherry Pistachio, Dry) | 31 |
(Real Medleys, Peach Almond, Dry) | 28 |
(Real Medleys, Summer Berry, Dry) | 30 |
| Original Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Plain, Dry) | 37 |
(Without Salt, Plain, Prepared With Water) | 23 |
| Post Raisin Bran Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 69 |
| Puffins Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 35 | |
| Quaker Honey Graham Life Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 26 |
| Quaker Oat Bran Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Quaker Whole Hearts Oat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 27 |
| Raisin Bran Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 51 |
| Reduced Sugar Frosted Flakes Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 51 | |
| Regular Cereals | No of Nutrients |
(Dry, 10 Minute Cooking) | 60 |
(With Salt, 10 Minute, Cooked With Water) | 59 |
(Without Salt, 10 Minute, Cooked With Water) | 58 |
| Rice Krispies Treats Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
| Smart Start Strong Heart Antioxidants Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Toasted Oat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Uncle Sam Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 38 | |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 49 |
| Weetabix Whole Grain Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 42 |
| Weetabix Whole Wheat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
| 39 | |
| Wheat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Chocolate Flavored, Made With Fat) | 49 |
(Chocolate Flavored, Made With Milk) | 51 |
(Chocolate Flavored, Made Without Fat) | 37 |
(Chocolate Flavored, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 37 |
| Whole Wheat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Fat) | 47 |
Similar Breakfast Cereals 101 - 111
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| Whole Wheat Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Milk) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat) | 35 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 47 |
(Wheat & Barley, Made With Fat) | 46 |
(Wheat & Barley, Made With Milk) | 50 |
(Wheat & Barley, Made Without Fat) | 35 |
(Wheat & Barley, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 35 |
| Whole Wheat Hot Natural Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Dry, Cereals) | 39 |
(With Salt, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 39 |
(Without Salt, Cooked With Water, Cereals) | 36 |
| Whole Wheat Natural Cereal | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals, Dry) | 28 |
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