Cereal
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Malt O Meal
Cereal contains 311 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 59 g (59 g) provides about 183 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 375 kcal per 100 g across 4,875 products.
100 g provides 369% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 109% of the Daily Value for copper and 107% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 393 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 78.7 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 14.8 g | 53% |
| Total sugars L | 32.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 14.8 g | 30% |
| Protein L | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 254 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 2.6 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.4 mg | 107% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 13.1 mg | 82% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.82 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.6 mg | 96% |
| Folate (B9) L | 354 µg | 89% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 8.9 µg | 369% |
| Calcium L | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 17.7 mg | 98% |
| Magnesium L | 164 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus L | 328 mg | 26% |
| Potassium L | 557 mg | 12% |
| Zinc L | 7.4 mg | 67% |
| Copper L | 0.98 mg | 109% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein8.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber14.8 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.7 g)
- Sugars32.8 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.55 g)
- Sodium393 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 222 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 131 IU |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Fiber, soluble L | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber, insoluble L | 11 g |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 2,870 IU |
| Folic acid L | 352 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 | 339 kcal | 311 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 79.7 g | 78.7 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 10.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Sugars | 33.9 g | 32.8 g |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 393 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Malt O Meal
- Barcode
- 0042400084860
- Label serving
- 1 cup (59 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- 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, raisins, wheat bran, sugar, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of: malt extract, molasses, salt, annatto (for color). vitamins & minerals: vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), niacin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d, reduced iron, zinc (zinc oxide).
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 Cereal?
100 g of Cereal has 311 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 59 g (59 g): about 183 kcal.
How much protein is in Cereal?
Cereal contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.8 g in serving, 1 cup, 59 g (59 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Cereal?
Cereal has 78.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14.8 g of fiber and 32.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cereal?
Cereal contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (369% DV), copper (109% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (107% DV), iron (98% DV) and Vitamin B6 (96% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cereal?
100 g contains 393 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2470794. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 26, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042400084860. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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