Basic breakfast cereal
Packaged product Grains and Pasta General Mills
Basic breakfast cereal contains 364 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 55 g (55 g) provides about 200 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (385 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 60% of the Daily Value for manganese, 36% of the Daily Value for iron and 36% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 364 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.91 g | 5% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 491 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 80 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 9.1 g | 33% |
| Total sugars L | 21.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 16.4 g | 33% |
| Protein L | 7.3 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A L | 164 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 7 µg | 35% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.33 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.62 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) L | 145 µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.87 µg | 36% |
| Calcium L | 236 mg | 18% |
| Iron L | 6.6 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium L | 56.5 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus L | 157 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 309 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper L | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Manganese L | 1.4 mg | 60% |
| Selenium L | 9.5 µg | 17% |
| Iodine L | 10.6 µg | 7% |
| Chloride L | 0.26 mg | 0% |
% 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 84%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein7.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber9.1 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 7.6 g)
- Sugars21.8 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 21.2 g)
- Fat3.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Saturated fat0.91 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 0.96 g)
- Sodium491 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 128 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water27.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.91 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.91 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 39 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 4.2 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 27.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Folic acid L | 82 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal | 364 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 80 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 9.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Sugars | 21.8 g | 21.8 g |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 491 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- General Mills
- Barcode
- 0016000157644
- Label serving
- 1 cup (55 g)
- Category
- Cereals with fruits
- Packaging
- bag,en:paper-box
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Sugar, Raisins, Rice Flour, Almond Pieces, Brown Sugar Syrup, Glycerin, Whole Grain Oats, Dried Cranberries, Salt, Corn Syrup, Palm Kernel Oil, Brown Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Dextrose, Honey, Color (caramel color and annatto extract), Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
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 Basic breakfast cereal?
100 g of Basic breakfast cereal has 364 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 55 g (55 g): about 200 kcal.
How much protein is in Basic breakfast cereal?
Basic breakfast cereal contains 7.3 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 1 cup, 55 g (55 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in Basic breakfast cereal?
Basic breakfast cereal has 80 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.1 g of fiber and 21.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basic breakfast cereal?
Basic breakfast cereal contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.91 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Basic breakfast cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (60% DV), iron (36% DV), zinc (36% DV), Vitamin B6 (36% DV) and Folate (B9) (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basic breakfast cereal?
100 g contains 491 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 4, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2777390. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000157644. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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