Malt-O-Meal - Malt-O-Meal Cereal Balance has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 86.62g 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 9.99 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low 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 26.65 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 49, for Malt-O-Meal - Malt-O-Meal Cereal Balance, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 7% | |
Calories from Carbs | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1665.7 IU | 33.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 20 mg | 33.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 26.7 mg | 148.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 383.1 mg | 10.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 732.9 mg | 30.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 28.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 10 g | 40% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 20 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10 g | 20% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.3 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg 9.2%
Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 10 g | Carbs 76.6 g | Fat 6.7 g
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Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 83.1 g | Fat 1.8 g
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