Lightly Sweetened Cereal
Packaged product Grains and Pasta CHEERIOS
Lightly Sweetened Cereal contains 379 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 29 g (29 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (385 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 215% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 155% of the Daily Value for iron and 117% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 379 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 414 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 82.8 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10.3 g | 37% |
| Total sugars L | 20.7 g | |
| Protein L | 6.9 g | 14% |
| Vitamin C L | 20.7 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.5 mg | 113% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 17.2 mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.7 mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 5.2 µg | 215% |
| Calcium L | 345 mg | 27% |
| Iron L | 27.9 mg | 155% |
| Magnesium L | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus L | 276 mg | 22% |
| Potassium L | 483 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 12.9 mg | 117% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein6.9 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 8.1 g)
- Fiber10.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.7 g)
- Sugars20.7 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 23.4 g)
- Fat3.5 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Sodium414 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 357 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 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 | 1.7 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 138 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Carbohydrate, other L | 52 g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,720 IU |
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 | 379 kcal | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.8 g | 82.8 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 10.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Sugars | 20.7 g | 20.7 g |
| Sodium | 414 mg | 414 mg |
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN RICE, CORN STARCH, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, CORN BRAN, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM, PHOSPHATE, CANOLA AND/OR RICE BRAN OIL, COLOR ADDED. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMIN AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Spartan, Multigrain Toasted Oats, Lightly Sweetened, Lightly Sweetened SPARTAN | 379 | 6.9 g | 79.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Bran Flakes SPARTAN | 379 | 10.3 g | 82.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal, Honey MALT O MEAL | 379 | 3.5 g | 89.7 g | 1.7 g |
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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 Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
100 g of Lightly Sweetened Cereal has 379 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 29 g (29 g): about 110 kcal.
How much protein is in Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Cereal contains 6.9 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 cup, 29 g (29 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 8.1 g).
How many carbs are in Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Cereal has 82.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.3 g of fiber and 20.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Cereal contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Lightly Sweetened Cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (215% DV), iron (155% DV), zinc (117% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (113% DV) and Niacin (B3) (108% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Lightly Sweetened Cereal?
100 g contains 414 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 15, 2018. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000423442. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1634005. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 15, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "LIGHTLY SWEETENED CEREAL". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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