Cheerios Breakfast Cereal
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Cheerios
Cheerios Breakfast Cereal contains 359 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (39 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 400 kcal per 100 g across 617 products.
100 g provides 179% of the Daily Value for iron, 83% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 51% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 359 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 487 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 74.4 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10.3 g | 37% |
| Total sugars L | 5.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Protein L | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A L | 231 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C L | 23.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D L | 10 µg | 50% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.87 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) L | 205 µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.2 µg | 51% |
| Calcium L | 333 mg | 26% |
| Iron L | 32.3 mg | 179% |
| Magnesium L | 108 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus L | 481 mg | 38% |
| Potassium L | 641 mg | 14% |
| Zinc L | 5.6 mg | 51% |
% 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 73%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein12.8 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.1 g)
- Fiber10.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 6 g)
- Sugars5.1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 25 g)
- Fat6.4 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 10.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium487 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 352 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 2.6 g |
Other components (2)
| Fiber, soluble L | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 115 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 | 359 kcal | 422 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 34.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74.4 g | 43.8 g |
| Fat | 6.4 g | 15.6 g |
| Fiber | 10.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Sugars | 5.1 g | 9.4 g |
| Sodium | 487 mg | 359 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Cheerios
- Barcode
- 0016000224650
- Label serving
- 1 cup
- Category
- Processed Cereal Products
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 Breakfast Cereal?
100 g of Cheerios Breakfast Cereal has 359 kcal. 1 cup (39 g): about 140 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 64 g (64 g): about 230 kcal.
Is Cheerios Breakfast Cereal high in protein?
Cheerios Breakfast Cereal contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 cup (39 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Cheerios Breakfast Cereal?
Cheerios Breakfast Cereal has 74.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.3 g of fiber and 5.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cheerios Breakfast Cereal?
Cheerios Breakfast Cereal contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cheerios Breakfast Cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (179% DV), Thiamin (B1) (83% DV), Vitamin B6 (51% DV), zinc (51% DV) and Folate (B9) (51% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheerios Breakfast Cereal?
100 g contains 487 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 August 31, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000224650. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 8, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2776976. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 31, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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