Cheerios
Packaged product Grains and Pasta General Mills
Cheerios contains 361 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1.0 container, 36.0 g (36 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (384 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 179% of the Daily Value for iron, 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 42% 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 | 361 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 500 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 11.1 g | 40% |
| Total sugars L | 5.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2.8 g | 6% |
| Protein L | 13.9 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A L | 200 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C L | 20 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D L | 10 µg | 50% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3.6 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.71 mg | 42% |
| Folate (B9) L | 167 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1 µg | 42% |
| Calcium L | 333 mg | 26% |
| Iron L | 32.2 mg | 179% |
| Magnesium L | 0.31 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium L | 667 mg | 14% |
| Zinc L | 4.6 mg | 42% |
% 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 72%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein13.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber11.1 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.7 g)
- Sugars5.6 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 23.7 g)
- Fat6.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium500 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 288 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 7.7 g |
Other components (2)
| Fiber, soluble L | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 111 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 | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 361 kcal | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 75 g |
| Fat | 6.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Fiber | 11.1 g | 16.7 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 500 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- General Mills
- Barcode
- 0016000141599
- Label serving
- 1.0 container (36.0 g)
- Category
- Extruded cereals
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
whole grain oats, corn starch, sugar, salt, tripotassium phosphate, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness,vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3,
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 Cheerios?
100 g of Cheerios has 361 kcal. Serving, 1.0 container, 36.0 g (36 g): about 130 kcal.
Is Cheerios high in protein?
Cheerios contains 13.9 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 1.0 container, 36.0 g (36 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in Cheerios?
Cheerios has 75 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 11.1 g of fiber and 5.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cheerios?
Cheerios contains 6.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cheerios contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (179% DV), Vitamin D (50% DV), Folate (B9) (42% DV), Vitamin B12 (42% DV) and Vitamin B6 (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheerios?
100 g contains 500 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 19, 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 2777495. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 31, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000141599. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 19, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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