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Instant hot cereal
Instant hot cereal provides 371 kcal per 100 g, with 34.3 g of sugars and 5.7 g of protein. That is 93% 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, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 packet (35 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 130 kcal | 389 −5% | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 1 g | 1% | 7.8 −63% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 28 g | 10% | 69.5 +15% |
| Total sugars | 34.3 g | 12 g | 17.7 +93% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −63% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −44% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 0.8 +13% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8317 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
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Ingredients
Wheat farina, sugar, walnuts, dried banana, natural flavors, calcium carbonate, salt, defatted wheat germ, guar gum, caramel color, ferric orthophosphate (iron), vitamin a palmitate, niacin (vitamin b3), riboflavin (vitamin b2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid, bht (to preserve freshness).
- Allergens
- GlutenNuts
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 packet (35 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0072400060083
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant hot cereal?
Instant hot cereal contains 371 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (1 packet (35 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant hot cereal?
Instant hot cereal has 34.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant hot 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 Instant hot cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 28, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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