Cereal
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Malt-O-Meal
Cereal contains 389 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.75 cup, 27 g (27 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from fat and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 18,500,000% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D, 625% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 145% 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 | 389 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 639 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 88.9 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 41.7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 41.7 g | 83% |
| Protein L | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 3,700,000 µg | 18,500,000% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.9 mg | 145% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 22.2 mg | 139% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.9 mg | 114% |
| Folate (B9) L | 333 µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 15 µg | 625% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 5 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 56 mg | 1% |
| Zinc L | 6.3 mg | 57% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein2.8 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars41.7 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 18 g)
- Fat2.8 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 2 g)
- Sodium639 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 148 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.71 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 | 133 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 4,170 IU |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 333 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 | 407 kcal | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 88.9 g | 88.9 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 40.7 g | 41.7 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 639 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Malt-O-Meal
- Barcode
- 0042400204756
- Quantity
- 65 oz
- Label serving
- 0.75 cup (27 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
rice, sugar, corn syrup, canola and/or sunflower oil, contains 2% or less of: salt, natural and artificial flavor, blue 1, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5. 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.
Ingredient guides: RiceSugarSunflower oilSalt
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 389 kcal. Serving, 0.75 cup, 27 g (27 g): about 105 kcal.
How much protein is in Cereal?
Cereal contains 2.8 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.75 g in serving, 0.75 cup, 27 g (27 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Cereal?
Cereal has 88.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 41.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cereal?
Cereal contains 2.8 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 D (18,500,000% DV), Vitamin B12 (625% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (145% DV), Niacin (B3) (139% DV) and Vitamin B6 (114% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cereal?
100 g contains 639 mg of sodium, 28% 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 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 2470929. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 15, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042400204756. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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