Aztec hot cereal, original
Aztec hot cereal, original provides 345 kcal per 100 g, with 7.3 g of sugars and 12.7 g of protein. That is 59% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (55 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 345 kcal | 190 kcal | 389 −11% | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 7.8 −42% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 1 g | 5% | 1.6 +13% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.1 g | 38 g | 14% | 69.5 |
| Total sugars | 7.3 g | 4 g | 17.7 −59% | |
| Dietary fiber | 12.7 g | 7 g | 25% | 7.7 +64% |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 7 g | 14% | 10.3 +24% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 −73% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8317 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 15% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sodium
- 84 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 12.7 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cereals and their products
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Ingredients
Pinole (roasted purple maize, cacao, cinnamon), pea protein, organic blue agave (inulin fiber), organic cane sugar, natural flavor, allspice, rice extract, rice concentrate, sea salt.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (55 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0852958006012
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Aztec hot cereal, original?
Aztec hot cereal, original contains 345 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (55 g)).
How much sugar is in Aztec hot cereal, original?
Aztec hot cereal, original has 7.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Aztec hot cereal, original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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