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Basic breakfast cereal
Basic breakfast cereal by General Mills provides 364 kcal per 100 g, with 21.8 g of sugars and 7.3 g of protein. That is 36% 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 Cereals with fruits 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 | 389 −6% | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 2 g | 3% | 8.3 −56% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2 −55% |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 44 g | 16% | 65.5 +22% |
| Total sugars | 21.8 g | 12 g | 16.1 +36% | |
| Added sugars | 16.4 g | 9 g | 18% | 7.1 +131% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.1 g | 5 g | 18% | 8.4 +8% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 10 −28% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.7 g | 0.4 +214% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 56 Cereals with fruits products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2025. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cereals with fruits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Sugar, Raisins, Rice Flour, Almond Pieces, Brown Sugar Syrup, Glycerin, Whole Grain Oats, Dried Cranberries, Salt, 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)
- Allergens
- GlutenNutsSoybeans
Additives 6
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
- 0016000157644
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basic breakfast cereal?
Basic breakfast cereal contains 364 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1 cup (55 g)).
How much sugar is in Basic breakfast cereal?
Basic breakfast cereal has 21.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Basic breakfast 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 breakfast cereal vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Basic breakfast 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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