Calories in Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS

Generic food Breakfast Cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS contains 372 kcal per 100 g. A 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (28 g) provides about 104 kcal.

Roughly 73% 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 300% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 282% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 161% of the Daily Value for iron.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

372kcal per 100 g
12.4 gprotein
73.2 gcarbohydrates
6.6 gfat
104kcal in 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories I 372 kcal
Total fat I 6.6 g 8%
Saturated fat I 1.6 g 8%
Trans fat I 0 g
Cholesterol I 0 mg 0%
Sodium I 497 mg 22%
Total carbohydrates I 73.2 g 27%
Dietary fiber I 10.1 g 36%
Total sugars I 4.5 g
Protein I 12.4 g 25%
Vitamin A C 990 µg110%
Vitamin C I 21.4 mg24%
Vitamin D I 3.6 µg18%
Vitamin E C 0.41 mg3%
Vitamin K C 2 µg2%
Thiamin (B1) I 1.3 mg108%
Riboflavin (B2) I 0.1 mg8%
Niacin (B3) I 17.9 mg112%
Vitamin B6 I 1.8 mg105%
Folate (B9) C 1,198 µg300%
Vitamin B12 M 6.8 µg282%
Choline ? 26.2 mg5%
Calcium I 357 mg27%
Iron I 28.9 mg161%
Magnesium I 114 mg27%
Phosphorus I 357 mg29%
Potassium I 633 mg13%
Zinc I 13.4 mg122%
Copper C 0.39 mg43%
Manganese C 3.6 mg155%
Selenium M 24.9 µg45%
Fluoride C 0 µg

% 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: 73%Fat: 15%372kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 12%
  • Carbohydrates 73%
  • 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

Folate (B9)300%Vitamin B12282%Iron161%Manganese155%Zinc122%Niacin (B3)112%Vitamin A110%Thiamin (B1)108%Vitamin B6105%Selenium45%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.4 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 8.5 g)
  • Fiber10.1 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 5 g)
  • Sugars4.5 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.4 g)
  • Fat6.6 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 3.7 g)
  • Saturated fat1.6 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 0.63 g)
  • Sodium497 mgabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 344 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water3.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat I2.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat I2.4 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C2.2 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0 g
SFA 12:0 C0.027 g
SFA 14:0 C0.014 g
SFA 16:0 C1.3 g
SFA 18:0 M0.12 g
MUFA 18:1 C2.3 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.068 g
PUFA 20:4 C0 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.012 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 M0.045 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0 g
Carotenoids (8)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C159 µg
Retinol M990 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I143 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I3.6 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (12)
Water M3.8 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Ash M2.8 g
Theobromine C0 mg
Energy I1,556 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C3,299 IU
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C0 µg
Folic acid C692 µg
Folate, food C22 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C6.8 µg

Other forms of Cereals ready-to-eat

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size 339 10.9 g 80.7 g 2.1 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, OAT BRAN FLAKES, HEALTH VALLEY 380 10 g 78 g 3 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted Cooked 401 7.1 g 81.2 g 5.5 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, frosted oat cereal with marshmallows 400 7.1 g 84.7 g 3.3 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, WEETABIX whole grain cereal 371 11.4 g 81.5 g 2.9 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GREAT GRAINS, Raisin, Date & Pecan 378 7.9 g 74.3 g 7.1 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN 352 11.2 g 75.7 g 3.3 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, FAMILIA 388 9.5 g 73.8 g 6.3 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits 385 7.1 g 76.2 g 5.6 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, with almonds 409 7.7 g 79.6 g 7.3 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GREAT GRAINS Crunchy Pecan Cereal 403 9 g 73 g 10.5 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST GREAT GRAINS Banana Nut Crunch 390 9.8 g 70.9 g 8.8 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cereal, O's, plain 374 12.4 g 67.9 g 6.2 g
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular 367 16 g 67 g 6.3 g
Cereal, other, plain 370 9.4 g 73.7 g 3.9 g
Cereal, plain puffs 357 9.5 g 77.2 g 1.7 g
Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, banana bread 361 16.5 g 64.4 g 6.2 g
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon Spice, reduced sugar 358 11.3 g 69.5 g 6.1 g
Cereal, shredded wheat, plain 358 11.9 g 73.8 g 1.7 g
Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar 361 16.4 g 64.3 g 6.2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cereals ready-to-eat?

100 g of cereals ready-to-eat has 372 kcal. 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (28 g): about 104 kcal.

Is cereals ready-to-eat high in protein?

Cereals ready-to-eat contains 12.4 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (28 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 ready-to-eat?

Cereals ready-to-eat has 73.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.1 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cereals ready-to-eat?

Cereals ready-to-eat contains 6.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does cereals ready-to-eat contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (300% DV), Vitamin B12 (282% DV), iron (161% DV), manganese (155% DV) and zinc (122% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cereals ready-to-eat?

100 g contains 497 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does cereals ready-to-eat have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS has 372 kcal, while cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted has 401 kcal. Cooking 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 173884. 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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