Cereal

by Malt O Meal in Cereals and their products Barcode 0042400189077
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cereal by Malt O Meal provides 339 kcal per 100 g, with 33.9 g of sugars and 8.5 g of protein. That is 91% 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 and their products category. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.7 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
33.9 g · High
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cup (59 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 339 kcal 200 kcal 389 −13%
Total fat 1.7 g 1 g 1% 7.8 −78%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 79.7 g 47 g 17% 69.5 +15%
Total sugars 33.9 g 20 g 17.7 +91%
Dietary fiber 10.2 g 6 g 21% 7.7 +32%
Protein 8.5 g 5 g 10% 10.3 −18%
Salt 1.2 g 0.7 g 0.8 +52%

*% 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 lower 13%
Sugars higher 16%
Salt higher 26%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 59%
Fiber top 21%

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

Ingredients

Whole grain wheat, raisins, wheat bran, sugar, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of: malt extract, molasses, salt, annatto (for color). vitamins & minerals: vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), niacin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d, reduced iron, zinc (zinc oxide).

Palm oil free
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 1

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

Product details

Serving size
1 cup (59 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0042400189077

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cereal?

Cereal contains 339 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1 cup (59 g)).

How much sugar is in Cereal?

Cereal has 33.9 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 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.

What allergens does Cereal contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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