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Grandpa's Sweet Cereal - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grandpa's Sweet Cereal Recipe

Grandpa's Sweet Cereal has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 117.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 28.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Grandpa's Sweet Cereal, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A144.7 IU2.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol14.2 mcg
Vitamin C19 mg31.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.19 mg12.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.19 mg11%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.56 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Folate22.9 mcg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium74.3 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium49.3 mg12.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus153.3 mg15.3%Top 30%High
Potassium0.19 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium36.9 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.1 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Copper0.19 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.93 mg46.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium7.8 mcg11.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.9%Top 30%High
Sugars6.2 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.3 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 975 Calories from Fat 403

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 44.8 g 68.9%

Saturated Fat 16.4 g 82%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34.1 mg 11.4%

Sodium 197.9 mg 8.2%

Total Carbohydrates 117.9 g 39.3%

Dietary Fiber 14.7 g58.8%

Sugars 33.4 g

Protein 28.6 g 57.2%

Vitamin A 15.5% Vitamin C 170%

Calcium 39.9% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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