Kashi - Good Friends Cereal Original has a average-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 79.25g 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. With 9.43 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's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 81, for Kashi - Good Friends Cereal Original, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 7% | |
Calories from Carbs | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 190.6 mg | 19.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 3773.6 mg | 107.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 207.5 mg | 8.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 26.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 90.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 18.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 9.4 g | 18.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 110 mg 4.6%
Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 12 g48%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 10.1% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 371
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 81.7 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 334
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 79.8 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 358
Protein 17 g | Carbs 69.8 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 84.7 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 371
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 81.7 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 334
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 79.8 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 358
Protein 17 g | Carbs 69.8 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 99
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 13.4 g | Fat 2.1 g