Basic 4 Cereal
Basic 4 Cereal by General Mills provides 364 kcal per 100 g, with 21.8 g of sugars and 7.3 g of protein. That is 20% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category. Contains: gluten, nuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (55 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal | 200 kcal | 390 −7% | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 2 g | 3% | 9 −60% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.2 −17% |
| Carbohydrates | 78.2 g | 43 g | 16% | 66.3 +18% |
| Total sugars | 21.8 g | 12 g | 18.2 +20% | |
| Added sugars | 11.8 g | 6.5 g | 13% | 13 −9% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.1 g | 5 g | 18% | 8 +13% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 10.2 −29% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.7 g | 0.7 +94% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4890 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
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Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, corn meal, sugar, raisins, rice flour, almond pieces, brown sugar syrup, glycerin, salt, whole grain oats, dried cranberries, corn syrup, palm kernel oil, brown sugar, barley malt extract, dextrose, honey, color (caramel color and annatto extract), cinnamon, soy lecithin, baking soda, natural flavor. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness.vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (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.
- Allergens
- GlutenNutsSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (55 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000275362
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basic 4 Cereal?
Basic 4 Cereal contains 364 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1 cup (55 g)).
How much sugar is in Basic 4 Cereal?
Basic 4 Cereal has 21.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Basic 4 Cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.
Is Basic 4 Cereal vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Basic 4 Cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Nuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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