Malt-O-Meal - Cereals, MALT-O-MEAL, plain, dry has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 75.58g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and low 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 11.82 gms of protein, it is high 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. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 55.7 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 low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a 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 80, for Malt-O-Meal - Cereals, MALT-O-MEAL, plain, dry, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 84% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 100 IU | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 1.8 mg | 121.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.91 mg | 53.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 24.5 mg | 122.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | 84.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 2442 mcg | 610.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.42 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 508 mg | 50.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 55.7 mg | 309.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 213 mg | 21.3% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 170 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 10 mg | 0.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.55 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0.06 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Selenium | 23.5 mcg | 33.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 25.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 1.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.8 g | 23.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596 Calories from Fat 19
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.1 g 3.2%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 1.7 mg 0.6%
Sodium 16.5 mg 0.7%
Total Carbohydrates 124.7 g 41.6%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 19.5 g 39%
Vitamin A 3.3% Vitamin C 2.8%
Calcium 83.8% Iron 510.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 111
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 321
Protein 17.9 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 28.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 290
Protein 15 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 11 g
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 1.79 g | Fat 19.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 361
Protein 9 g | Carbs 76.9 g | Fat 2 g
Per 100g | Calories 433
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 80 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 402
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 89.3 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 119
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 26.9 g | Fat 0.8 g