French cereal

Packaged product Grains et pâtes alimentaires General Mills

French cereal contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 37 g, 37 g (37 g) provides about 148 kcal.

Roughly 86 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9 % from fat and 5 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires on FoodFactly (384 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 865 333 % of the Daily Value for iodine, 74 % of the Daily Value for zinc and 56 % of the Daily Value for fer.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

French cereal by General Mills, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
400kcal per 100 g
5 gprotein
86 gcarbohydrates
4 gfat
148kcal in serving, 1 cup, 37 g, 37 g (37 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 400 kcal
Total fat L 4 g 5 %
Saturated fat L 0 g 0 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 490 mg 21 %
Total carbohydrates L 86 g 31 %
Dietary fiber L 4 g 14 %
Total sugars L 32 g
Added sugars L 24,2 g 48 %
Protein L 5 g 10 %
Vitamine A L 405 µg45 %
Vitamine C L 16,2 mg18 %
Vitamine D L 0,008 µg0 %
Vitamine E L 2 mg13 %
Thiamine (B1) L 0,21 mg17 %
Riboflavine (B2) L 0,077 mg6 %
Niacine (B3) L 1,1 mg7 %
Acide pantothénique (B5) L 0,32 mg6 %
Vitamine B6 L 0,26 mg15 %
Folate (B9) L 60 µg15 %
Vitamine B12 L 0,005 µg0,2 %
Calcium L 350 mg27 %
Fer L 10 mg56 %
Magnésium L 43 mg10 %
Phosphore L 108 mg9 %
Potassium L 160 mg3 %
Zinc L 8,1 mg74 %
Cuivre L 0,12 mg13 %
Manganèse L 0,43 mg19 %
Sélénium L 9,3 µg17 %
Iodine L 1 298 000 µg865 333 %

% 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: 86 %Fat: 9 %400kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 5 %
  • Carbohydrates 86 %
  • Fat 9 %

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

Iodine865 333 %Zinc74 %Fer56 %Vitamine A45 %Calcium27 %Manganèse19 %Vitamine C18 %Thiamine (B1)17 %Sélénium17 %Vitamine B615 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 8,2 g)
  • Fiber4 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 6,7 g)
  • Sugars32 gin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 23 g)
  • Fat4 gabove the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 3,9 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 0,7 g)
  • Sodium490 mgin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 276 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water21,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Graisses monoinsaturées L1,4 g
Graisses polyinsaturées L1,4 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Étoile L35,7 g
Carotenoids (1)
Bêta-carotène L4,2 µg
Other components (2)
Eau L21,6 g
Alcool L0 g

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 405 kcal400 kcal
Protein 5,4 g5 g
Carbohydrates 86,5 g86 g
Fat 4,1 g4 g
Fiber 2,7 g4 g
Sugars 32,4 g32 g
Sodium 486 mg490 mg

Product details

Brand
General Mills
Barcode
0016000151970
Label serving
1 cup (37 g) (37 g)
Category
Céréales extrudées
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

whole grain corn, sugar, corn meal, corn syrup, canola oil, salt, refiner's syrup, cinnamon, color (caramel color, annatto extract, turmeric extract), natural flavor, vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b12, a b vitamin (folic acid), 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 French cereal?

100 g of French cereal has 400 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 37 g, 37 g (37 g): about 148 kcal.

How much protein is in French cereal?

French cereal contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,9 g in serving, 1 cup, 37 g, 37 g (37 g). About 5 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains et pâtes alimentaires, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8,2 g).

How many carbs are in French cereal?

French cereal has 86 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 32 g of sugars.

How much fat is in French cereal?

French cereal contains 4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does French cereal contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (865 333 % DV), zinc (74 % DV), fer (56 % DV), Vitamine A (45 % DV) and calcium (27 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in French cereal?

100 g contains 490 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 4 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 2233984. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 26 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0016000151970. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 4 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

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