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Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal
Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal by Essential Everyday provides 350 kcal per 100 g, with 20 g of sugars and 8.3 g of protein. That is 10% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category. Contains: gelatin, gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (55 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 193 kcal | 390 −10% | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 0.9 g | 1% | 9 −82% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 81.7 g | 44.9 g | 16% | 66.3 +23% |
| Total sugars | 20 g | 11 g | 18.2 +10% | |
| Added sugars | 10 g | 5.5 g | 11% | 13 −23% |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g | 5.5 g | 20% | 8 +25% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 4.6 g | 9% | 10.2 −18% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −97% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4890 Breakfast cereals 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 breakfast cereals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, blue 1. bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), folic acid, zinc oxide (source of zinc), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin b12.
- Allergens
- GelatinGluten
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (55 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303001653
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal contains 350 kcal per 100 g and about 193 kcal per serving (1 cup (55 g)).
How much sugar is in Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal?
Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal has 20 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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