Cereal
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Post
Cereal contains 439 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 1/4 cup, 41 g (41 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 382 kcal per 100 g across 3,402 products.
100 g provides 250% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 86% of the Daily Value for iron and 46% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 439 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 488 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 75.6 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 39 g | |
| Added sugars L | 36.6 g | 73% |
| Protein L | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.035 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 3 mg | 250% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 7.3 mg | 46% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.49 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) L | 59 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 415 mg | 32% |
| Iron L | 15.4 mg | 86% |
| Magnesium L | 50.5 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus L | 49 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 146 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 3.7 mg | 33% |
| Copper L | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese L | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium L | 7.3 µg | 13% |
| Iodine L | 13.2 µg | 9% |
| Chloride L | 2.5 mg | 0.1% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 70%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein4.9 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 9.1 g)
- Fiber2.4 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars39 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 20 g)
- Fat12.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 5.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0 g)
- Sodium488 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 229 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 7.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 2.4 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 36.5 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (2)
| Beta-carotene L | 51.1 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
Other components (3)
| Water L | 6.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Folic acid L | 61 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 | 439 kcal | 439 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75.6 g | 75.6 g |
| Fat | 12.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 39 g | 39 g |
| Sodium | 488 mg | 488 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Post
- Barcode
- 0884912316721
- Label serving
- 1 1/4 cup (41 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Corn flour, sugar, peanut butter (peanuts, dextrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed, soybean, canola), salt), dextrose, whole grain oat flour, canola oil, salt, calcium carbonate, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SugarPeanutOatsRapeseed (canola) 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 439 kcal. Serving, 1 1/4 cup, 41 g (41 g): about 180 kcal.
How much protein is in Cereal?
Cereal contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 1/4 cup, 41 g (41 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.1 g).
How many carbs are in Cereal?
Cereal has 75.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 39 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cereal?
Cereal contains 12.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (250% DV), iron (86% DV), Niacin (B3) (46% DV), zinc (33% DV) and calcium (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cereal?
100 g contains 488 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 18, 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 2470823. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 6, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0884912316721. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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