Balance
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury's
Balance contains 369 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 111 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (376 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 7,500% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 6,667% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 880% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 369 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 80.5 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars L | 11.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Protein L | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 6,000 mg | 6,667% |
| Vitamin D L | 3.7 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.8 mg | 67% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1 mg | 77% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1,200 mg | 7,500% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 44 mg | 880% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1 mg | 59% |
| Folate (B9) L | 6.2 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 18 µg | 750% |
| Calcium L | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 10 mg | 56% |
| Magnesium L | 39.8 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 137 mg | 11% |
| Potassium L | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper L | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese L | 1.2 mg | 54% |
| Selenium L | 2.5 µg | 5% |
| Iodine L | 5 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.4 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 8 g)
- Fiber5.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 6 g)
- Sugars11.9 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 12.5 g)
- Fat0.8 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.33 g)
- Sodium110 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 216 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 69.5 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 1,200,000 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 11.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01827255
- Label serving
- 1 serving (30 g)
- Category
- Mixed cereal flakes
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Rice (71%), Wheat (24%), Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Salt, Niacin, Thiamin, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers With an allergy to peanuts, nuts, milk or oats due to manufacturing methods. Great for au of us
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Balance?
100 g of Balance has 369 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g): about 111 kcal.
How much protein is in Balance?
Balance contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Balance?
Balance has 80.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.1 g of fiber and 11.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Balance?
Balance contains 0.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Balance contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (7,500% DV), Vitamin C (6,667% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (880% DV), Vitamin B12 (750% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (77% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Balance?
100 g contains 110 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 26, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01827255. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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