Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Meijer

Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal contains 387 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 31 g, 1 cup (31 g) provides about 120 kcal.

Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 346 kcal per 100 g across 24,518 products.

100 g provides 1,476% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 1,417% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 806% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

387kcal per 100 g
19.4 gprotein
74.2 gcarbohydrates
1.6 gfat
120kcal in serving, 31 g, 1 cup (31 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 387 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 590 mg 26%
Total carbohydrates L 74.2 g 27%
Dietary fiber L 3.2 g 11%
Total sugars L 12.9 g
Protein L 19.4 g 39%
Vitamin A L 726 µg81%
Vitamin C L 67.7 mg75%
Thiamin (B1) L 17 mg1,417%
Riboflavin (B2) L 19.2 mg1,476%
Niacin (B3) L 22.6 mg141%
Vitamin B6 L 6.5 mg380%
Folate (B9) L 31 µg8%
Vitamin B12 L 19.4 µg806%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 29 mg161%
Phosphorus L 129 mg10%
Potassium L 113 mg2%
Zinc L 1.9 mg18%
Selenium L 23 µg42%

% 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: 20%Carbohydrates: 76%Fat: 4%387kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 20%
  • Carbohydrates 76%
  • 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

Riboflavin (B2)1,476%Thiamin (B1)1,417%Vitamin B12806%Vitamin B6380%Iron161%Niacin (B3)141%Vitamin A81%Vitamin C75%Selenium42%Zinc18%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein19.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8 g)
  • Fiber3.2 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 3 g)
  • Sugars12.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
  • Fat1.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.53 g)
  • Sodium590 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 132 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L0 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0 g

Product details

Brand
Meijer
Barcode
0708820494756
Label serving
31 g (1 cup)
Category
Grains and Pasta
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, salt, corn syrup, malt flavoring, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (iron), sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin b12.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: RiceSugarSalt

Similar products

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cascadian Farm Sprouted Frosted Flake Cereal Cascadian Farm 387 9.7 g 85.5 g 1.6 g
Pro Oats Optimum nutrition 387 29 g 46 g 7.9 g
Choco Rice Golden Bridge (Aldi) 387 7.3 g 83.8 g 1.9 g
Choco Rice Carrefour 387 8.3 g 80 g 2.8 g
Impact Whey Protein: Fruity Cereal MyProtein 387 71 g 9.7 g 6.5 g
Quinoa Flour Nourish You 387 15.5 g 72.2 g 4 g
Marshmallow Cereal Myprotein 387 71 g 9.7 g 6.5 g
Stoned Wheat Original Laurel Hill 387 9.7 g 77.4 g 6.5 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0708820494756. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 18, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

Product data from Open Food Facts, made available under the Open Database License. Values are as declared on the label; labels can change over time, so check the package you have.

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal?

100 g of Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal has 387 kcal. Serving, 31 g, 1 cup (31 g): about 120 kcal.

Is Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal high in protein?

Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal contains 19.4 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 31 g, 1 cup (31 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).

How many carbs are in Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal?

Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal has 74.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 12.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal?

Essential M, Toasted Rice 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 Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (1,476% DV), Thiamin (B1) (1,417% DV), Vitamin B12 (806% DV), Vitamin B6 (380% DV) and iron (161% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Essential M, Toasted Rice Cereal?

100 g contains 590 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated February 18, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.