Calories in Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon Spice, reduced sugar
Generic food Breakfast Cereals
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon Spice, reduced sugar contains 358 kcal per 100 g. A 1 packet, 1 NLEA serving (34 g) provides about 122 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (371 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 90% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 85% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 358 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat I | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat I | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 760 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 69.5 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber I | 8.8 g | 31% |
| Total sugars I | 11.9 g | |
| Protein I | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.9 mg | 75% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 1.2 mg | 90% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 13.6 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 1.4 mg | 81% |
| Folate (B9) I | 273 µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium I | 313 mg | 24% |
| Iron I | 12 mg | 67% |
| Magnesium I | 116 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus I | 391 mg | 31% |
| Potassium I | 329 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 2.6 mg | 24% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein11.3 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber8.8 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 5 g)
- Sugars11.9 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.4 g)
- Fat6.1 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 3.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium760 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 344 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 1.8 g |
Other components (4)
| Water I | 8.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash I | 4.7 g |
| Energy I | 1,498 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 3,409 IU |
Other forms of Cereals
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Oatmeal Squares | 379 | 11.4 g | 77.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Oatmeal Squares, cinnamon | 379 | 11.2 g | 78.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Cereal, other, plain | 370 | 9.4 g | 73.7 g | 3.9 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER Oatmeal Squares, Golden Maple | 380 | 11.3 g | 78 g | 4.8 g |
| Cereal, wheat flakes | 359 | 10.1 g | 76.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GREAT GRAINS Crunchy Pecan Cereal | 403 | 9 g | 73 g | 10.5 g |
| Cereal, O's, NFS | 379 | 10.5 g | 72 g | 5.8 g |
| Cereal, corn puffs | 371 | 7.7 g | 77.8 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cereals?
100 g of cereals has 358 kcal. 1 packet, 1 NLEA serving (34 g): about 122 kcal.
Is cereals high in protein?
Cereals contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in 1 packet, 1 NLEA serving (34 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in cereals?
Cereals has 69.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.8 g of fiber and 11.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cereals?
Cereals contains 6.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cereals contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (90% DV), Niacin (B3) (85% DV), Vitamin B6 (81% DV), Thiamin (B1) (75% DV) and Folate (B9) (68% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cereals?
100 g contains 760 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cereals have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon Spice, reduced sugar has 358 kcal, while cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, dry has 370 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173016. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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