Cereal, original
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Malt O Meal
Cereal, original contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp, 35 g (35 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (347 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 172% of the Daily Value for iron, 107% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 86% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 77.1 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.97 mg | 75% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 17.1 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.1 mg | 67% |
| Folate (B9) L | 343 µg | 86% |
| Calcium L | 286 mg | 22% |
| Iron L | 30.9 mg | 172% |
| Phosphorus L | 114 mg | 9% |
| Potassium L | 86 mg | 2% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 87%
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
- Protein11.4 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 8 g)
- Fiber2.9 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 131 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Folic acid L | 343 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 | 371 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.1 g | 77.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Malt O Meal
- Barcode
- 0042400001096
- Quantity
- NET WT 18 OZ (1 LB 2 OZ) 510g
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp (35 g)
- Category
- Hot-wheat-grain-cereal
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Wheat farina, malted barley, calcium carbonate, ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cereal, original?
100 g of Cereal, original has 371 kcal. Serving, 3 tbsp, 35 g (35 g): about 130 kcal.
Is Cereal, original high in protein?
Cereal, original contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 3 tbsp, 35 g (35 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Cereal, original?
Cereal, original has 77.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cereal, original?
Cereal, original contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cereal, original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (172% DV), Niacin (B3) (107% DV), Folate (B9) (86% DV), Thiamin (B1) (83% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (75% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cereal, original?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 14, 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 2470793. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 16, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042400001096. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 14, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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