Cereal

by Malt O Meal in Cereals and their products Barcode 0042400064855
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cereal by Malt O Meal provides 394 kcal per 100 g, with 54.6 g of sugars and 3 g of protein. That is 208% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category. Contains: gelatin, gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
54.6 g · High
Salt
0.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (33 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 394 kcal 130 kcal 389
Total fat 3 g 1 g 1% 7.8 −61%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 87.9 g 29 g 11% 69.5 +26%
Total sugars 54.6 g 18 g 17.7 +208%
Dietary fiber 3 g 1 g 4% 7.7 −61%
Protein 3 g 1 g 2% 10.3 −71%
Salt 0.9 g 0.3 g 0.8 +11%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8322 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories higher 37%
Sugars higher 2%
Salt higher 40%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 96%
Fiber top 83%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, corn flour, whole grain oat flour, corn syrup, modified cornstarch, cocoa (processed with alkali), canola oil, contains 2 percent or less of calcium carbonate, dextrose, salt, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, yellow 6, wheat starch, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GelatinGluten

Additives 8

Moderate overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (33 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0042400064855

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cereal?

Cereal contains 394 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (33 g)).

How much sugar is in Cereal?

Cereal has 54.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cereal healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Cereal vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cereal contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

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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