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Golden cereal
Golden cereal by Post provides 338 kcal per 100 g, with 24 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 124% 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 Corn flakes category and comes in a 311 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (29 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 338 kcal | 98 kcal | 376 −10% | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 2.3 g | 3% | 1.3 +488% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 0.4 +49% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g | 20.7 g | 8% | 82.1 −13% |
| Total sugars | 24 g | 7 g | 10.7 +124% | |
| Added sugars | 25.5 g | 7.4 g | 15% | 8.1 +214% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 3.6 −28% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 3% | 7.3 −28% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.4 g | 1.2 +21% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1210 Corn flakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other corn flakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Corn flour, sugar, whole grain oat flour, canola oil, sprinkles (sugar, degermed corn meal, corn syrup, cornstarch, palm oil, titanium dioxide (color)), salt, calcium carbonate, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 5, yellow 6. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 311 g
- Serving size
- 1 cup (29 g)
- Sold in
- Senegal, United States
- Barcode
- 0884912299314
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Golden cereal?
Golden cereal contains 338 kcal per 100 g and about 98 kcal per serving (1 cup (29 g)).
How much sugar is in Golden cereal?
Golden cereal has 24 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Golden 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.
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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