Hot cereal

Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Hot cereal by B&G Foods North America Inc. provides 385 kcal per 100 g, with 36.9 g of sugars and 6.2 g of protein. That is 108% 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: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
36.9 g · High
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Container (65 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 385 kcal 250 kcal 389
Total fat 2.3 g 1.5 g 2% 7.8 −70%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 81.5 g 53 g 19% 69.5 +17%
Total sugars 36.9 g 24 g 17.7 +108%
Dietary fiber 3.1 g 2 g 7% 7.7 −60%
Protein 6.2 g 4 g 8% 10.3 −40%
Salt 1.8 g 1.2 g 0.8 +126%

*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories higher 46%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt higher 8%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 81%
Fiber top 82%

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

Ingredients

Wheat farina, sugar, natural flavors, modified corn starch, acetylated monoglycerides, salt, cinnamon, calcium carbonate, guar gum, defatted wheat germ, dry molasses, xanthan gum, ferric ortho-phosphate, caramel color, vitamin a acetate, niacin, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid, bht (to preserve freshness).

Palm oil free
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 4

Moderate overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
1 Container (65 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0072400011085

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hot cereal?

Hot cereal contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (1 Container (65 g)).

How much sugar is in Hot cereal?

Hot cereal has 36.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Hot 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 Hot 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 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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