Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 1.3 MG | 108% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.4 MG | 108% | |
| Niacin | 16.7 MG | 104% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.7 MG | 100% | |
| Folate, total | 667 UG | 167% | |
| Choline, total | 33.5 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5 UG | 208% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 749 UG | 83% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.8 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.3 UG | 17% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.4 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 44 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 28 MG | 156% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 229 MG | 55% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 449 MG | 36% | |
| Potassium, K | 533 MG | 11% | |
| Sodium, Na | 540 MG | 23% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5 MG | 45% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.5 MG | 56% | |
| Selenium, Se | 52.5 UG | 95% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (2.1g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (18.3g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (156% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Magnesium, Mg (55% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (36% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (23% DV).
About Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes
Post Bran Flakes stand out among mainstream ready-to-eat cereals for their high fiber content, driven by the whole wheat and bran base. Carbohydrate is substantial overall but a large portion is fiber. Fat is very low, protein is decent for a cereal. Not sweet or exciting, but one of the more genuinely functional breakfast cereals on the shelf, particularly for digestive regularity.
Dietary Information
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes include Vitamin B-12 (208% DV) , Folate, total (167% DV) , Iron, Fe (156% DV) , Thiamin (108% DV) , and Riboflavin (108% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 328 calories per 100 grams, Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes gets 12% of its calories from protein, 98% from carbohydrates, and 6% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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