General Mills - Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GENERAL MILLS Berry Burst CHEERIOS, all flavors has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 79g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 10 gms of protein, it is average 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 low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.
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 36 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 84, for General Mills - Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, GENERAL MILLS Berry Burst CHEERIOS, all flavors, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 11% | |
Calories from Carbs | 79% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2500 IU | 50% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 751 mcg | |||
Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 70 mg | 116.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 200 IU | 50% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin K | 2.3 mcg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 2.5 mg | 166.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 2 mg | 117.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 23.3 mg | 116.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 2.3 mg | 115% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 1573 mcg | 393.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.9 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 333 mg | 33.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 36 mg | 200% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 200 mg | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 322 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 600 mg | 25% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 17.5 mg | 116.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0.2 mg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
Manganese | 2.6 mg | 130% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 37.5 mcg | 53.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 79 g | 26.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 29.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 31.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10 g | 20% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5 g | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g | |||
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 2.1 g | |||
Ash | 3.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g 7.7%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 600 mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 79 g 26.3%
Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.2%
Sugars 31.1 g
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 116.7%
Calcium 33.3% Iron 200%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 170
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 177
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 19.4 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 72
Protein 0.88 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 0.53 g
Per 100g | Calories 64
Protein 0.88 g | Carbs 14.3 g | Fat 0.22 g
Per 100g | Calories 110
Protein 2 g | Carbs 23.3 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 110
Protein 2 g | Carbs 25.5 g | Fat 0.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 120
Protein 1 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 140
Protein 2 g | Carbs 24.8 g | Fat 3.5 g