Puffed wheat cereal

by Golden Cereal in Cereals and their products Barcode 0884912003959
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Puffed wheat cereal by Golden Cereal provides 370 kcal per 100 g, with 51.9 g of sugars and 3.7 g of protein. That is 192% 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
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
51.9 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (27 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 370 kcal 100 kcal 389 −5%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 7.8 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 88.9 g 24 g 9% 69.5 +28%
Total sugars 51.9 g 14 g 17.7 +192%
Dietary fiber 3.7 g 1 g 4% 7.7 −52%
Protein 3.7 g 1 g 2% 10.3 −64%
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.8 −71%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8319 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories lower 36%
Sugars higher 2%
Salt lower 37%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 91%
Fiber top 71%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, wheat, corn syrup, honey, caramel color, salt. vitamins and minerals: niacinamide (b vitamin), reduced iron, zinc oxide (source of zinc), vitamin b6, vitamin a palmitate, riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid (b vitamin), vitamin b12, vitamin d.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 1

Moderate overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (27 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0884912003959

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Puffed wheat cereal?

Puffed wheat cereal contains 370 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (27 g)).

How much sugar is in Puffed wheat cereal?

Puffed wheat cereal has 51.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Puffed wheat 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.

Is Puffed wheat cereal vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Puffed wheat 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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