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Post Consumer, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 1 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.8 MG | 59% | |
| Niacin | 9.1 MG | 57% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.9 MG | 53% | |
| Folate, total | 727 UG | 182% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.7 UG | 114% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 29.5 MG | 164% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 109 MG | 26% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 273 MG | 22% | |
| Potassium, K | 327 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 18 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.8 MG | 62% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.4 MG | 40% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (1.8g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (10.9g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (164% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (26% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (22% DV).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (62% of Daily Value per 100g).
About LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL
Whole grain wheat is the first ingredient, and with just sugar, a bit of gelatin, and BHT rounding out a very short list, this Malt-O-Meal shredded wheat-style cereal is refreshingly simple. Fiber is genuinely high and protein is solid for a cereal. Fat is nearly absent. The light sweetening keeps it accessible without tipping into candy territory. For a budget option in the whole wheat biscuit cereal category, it holds up well nutritionally against its national-brand equivalents.
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GELATIN, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS & MINERALS: VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, REDUCED IRON, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE).
Dietary Information
LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL include Folate, total (182% DV) , Iron, Fe (164% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (114% DV) , Thiamin (83% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (62% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 345 calories per 100 grams, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL gets 11% of its calories from protein, 95% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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