Cereal

by Post 538 g in Cereals and their products Barcode 0884912288400
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cereal by Post provides 455 kcal per 100 g, with 39.4 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 122% 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 and comes in a 538 g pack. Contains: peanuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.5 g · Moderate
Sugars
39.4 g · High
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cup (33 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 455 kcal 150 kcal 389 +17%
Total fat 13.6 g 4.5 g 6% 7.8 +74%
Saturated fat 1.5 g 0.5 g 3% 1.6 −6%
Carbohydrates 75.8 g 25 g 9% 69.5 +9%
Total sugars 39.4 g 13 g 17.7 +122%
Dietary fiber 3 g 1 g 4% 7.7 −61%
Protein 6.1 g 2 g 4% 10.3 −41%
Salt 1.2 g 0.4 g 0.8 +54%

*% 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 12%
Sugars higher 9%
Salt higher 25%
Saturated fat higher 29%
Protein top 82%
Fiber top 83%

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

Ingredients

Corn flour, sugar, peanut butter (peanuts, dextrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed, soybean, canola), salt), dextrose, whole grain oat flour, canola oil, salt, calcium carbonate, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.

Palm oil free
Allergens
PeanutsSoybeans

Additives 5

Moderate overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
538 g
Serving size
1 cup (33 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0884912288400

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cereal?

Cereal contains 455 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 cup (33 g)).

How much sugar is in Cereal?

Cereal has 39.4 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.

What allergens does Cereal contain?

According to the label data it contains: Peanuts, Soybeans. 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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