Cereal

by Malt O Meal in Cereals and their products Barcode 0042400218388
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cereal by Malt O Meal provides 419 kcal per 100 g, with 41.9 g of sugars and 3.2 g of protein. That is 136% 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, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
6.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
41.9 g · High
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (31 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 419 kcal 130 kcal 389 +8%
Total fat 6.5 g 2 g 3% 7.8 −18%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 80.7 g 25 g 9% 69.5 +16%
Total sugars 41.9 g 13 g 17.7 +136%
Dietary fiber 3.2 g 1 g 4% 7.7 −58%
Protein 3.2 g 1 g 2% 10.3 −69%
Salt 1.8 g 0.6 g 0.8 +130%

*% 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 February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories higher 22%
Sugars higher 8%
Salt higher 8%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 95%
Fiber top 80%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, corn meal, whole grain wheat, marshmallows (sugar, modified cornstarch, corn syrup, dextrose, gelatin, artificial flavor, natural flavor), canola oil, corn flour, contains 2% or less of: molasses, salt, corn syrup, fructose, honey, calcium carbonate, baking soda, cocoa (processed with alkali), soy lecithin, dextrose, caramel color, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, bht (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
GelatinGlutenSoybeans

Additives 9

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (31 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0042400218388

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cereal?

Cereal contains 419 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (31 g)).

How much sugar is in Cereal?

Cereal has 41.9 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 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, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 3, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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