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Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS

Breakfast Cereals

A 100g serving covers 282% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (12.4g), fat (6.6g), and carbohydrates (73.2g) per 100g. Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios packs 372 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 497mg per 100g (22% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios provides 10.1g of dietary fiber per 100g (36% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios delivers meaningful amounts of 20 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories372KCAL
Protein12.4G
Fat6.6G
Carbs73.2G
Fiber10.1G

Calorie Distribution

402kcal
  • Protein12%12.4 g
  • Fat15%6.6 g
  • Carbs73%73.2 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water3.8G
Energy372KCAL
Protein12.4G
Total lipid (fat)6.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference73.2G
Fiber, total dietary10.1G
Total Sugars4.5G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid21.4MG
Thiamin1.3MG
Riboflavin0.10MG
Niacin17.9MG
Vitamin B-61.8MG
Folate, total714UG
Vitamin B-126.8UG
Vitamin A, RAE990UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.41MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)3.6UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.0UG
Calcium, Ca357MG
Iron, Fe28.9MG
Magnesium, Mg114MG
Phosphorus, P357MG
Potassium, K633MG
Sodium, Na497MG
Zinc, Zn13.4MG
Copper, Cu0.39MG
Manganese, Mn3.6MG
Selenium, Se24.9UG
Energy1556kJ
Ash2.8G
Fluoride, F0UG
Folic acid692UG
Folate, food22.0UG
Folate, DFE1198UG
Choline, total26.2MG
Vitamin B-12, added6.8UG
Retinol990UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU3299IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin159UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units143IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)3.6UG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated1.6G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.03G
SFA 14:00.01G
SFA 16:01.3G
SFA 18:00.12G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.3G
MUFA 16:10.01G
MUFA 18:12.3G
MUFA 20:10.04G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.4G
PUFA 18:22.2G
PUFA 18:30.07G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup (1 NLEA serving) (28g)1043.5g1.8g20.5g

Scaled from Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios is a excellent source of Iron (161% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios is a excellent source of Zinc (122% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios is a excellent source of Fiber (36% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios is a excellent source of Calcium (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios is a excellent source of Magnesium (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium

Dietary Considerations

  • With 633mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • At 497mg of sodium per 100g, Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios provides 28.9mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

  • Cereals Ready-to-eat General Mills Cheerios is a meaningful source of folate at 714mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Iron: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Zinc: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories372
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.6G8%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 497MG22%
Total Carbohydrate 73.2G27%
Dietary Fiber 10.1G36%
Total Sugars 4.5G
Protein 12.4G25%
Vitamin D 3.6UG18%
Calcium 357MG27%
Iron 28.9MG161%
Potassium 633MG13%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 173884.

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