Original breakfast cereal
Original breakfast cereal by Quaker Oats provides 407 kcal per 100 g, with 44.4 g of sugars and 3.7 g of protein. That is 144% 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 Breakfast cereals category. Contains: coconut.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3/4 cup (27g) Cereal Alone (27 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | 110 kcal | 390 +5% | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 1 g | 1% | 9 −59% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.2 −13% |
| Carbohydrates | 85.2 g | 23 g | 8% | 66.3 +29% |
| Total sugars | 44.4 g | 12 g | 18.2 +144% | |
| Added sugars | 28.5 g | 7.7 g | 15% | 13 +119% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 8 −74% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 10.2 −64% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +187% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4881 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
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Ingredients
Corn flour, sugar, oat flour, brown sugar, palm and/or coconut oil, salt, reduced iron, yellow 5, niacinamide*, zinc oxide, yellow 6, thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, bht (preservative), pyridoxine hydrochloride*, folic acid*, tocopherols (preservative). *one of the b vitamins
- Allergens
- Coconut
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3/4 cup (27g) Cereal Alone (27 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0030000065310
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original breakfast cereal?
Original breakfast cereal contains 407 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (27g) Cereal Alone (27 g)).
How much sugar is in Original breakfast cereal?
Original breakfast cereal has 44.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original breakfast 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 Original breakfast cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Coconut. 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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