Cheerios - Cheerios Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 78.69g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average 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 10.85 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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 27.13 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.
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 69, for Cheerios - Cheerios Cereal, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 15% | |
Calories from Carbs | 75% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1356.7 IU | 27.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 16.3 mg | 27.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 108.5 IU | 27.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 1.2 mg | 81.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 1.4 mg | 81.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 16.3 mg | 81.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folic Acid | 651.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 2.7 mcg | 45.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 271.3 mg | 27.1% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 27.1 mg | 150.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 705.5 mg | 29.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 10.9 mg | 72.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 78.7 g | 26.2% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 32.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 5.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.9 g | 21.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.8 g | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 260 mg 10.8%
Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 10% Iron 55.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 81.1 g | Fat 5.3 g
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Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 81 g | Fat 3.4 g
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Protein 7 g | Carbs 80.1 g | Fat 3.5 g
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Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 85.7 g | Fat 6.3 g
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