Smart Start - Smart Start Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 84.92g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. Its high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.53 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 35.27 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Smart Start - Smart Start Cereal, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 7% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 90% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin C | 27.4 mg | 45.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 78.4 IU | 19.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin E | 39.2 mg | 130.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 2.9 mg | 196% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 3.3 mg | 196% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 39.2 mg | 196% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 3.9 mg | 196% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 783.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 11.8 mcg | 196% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 35.3 mg | 196% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 41.8 mg | 10.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 130.6 mg | 13.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 561.8 mg | 23.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 28.7 mg | 191.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 84.9 g | 28.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 20.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 27.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 6.5 g | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 430 mg 17.9%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g 21.7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 21 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 35%
Calcium Iron 150%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 383
Protein 6 g | Carbs 86.7 g | Fat 1 g
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Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 75.8 g | Fat 3.5 g
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Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 43.3 g | Fat 1.8 g
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Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 72.4 g | Fat 4.9 g
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Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 79.4 g | Fat 1.8 g
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