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Quaker Oats, ORIGINAL SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ORIGINAL
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* 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.8 MG | 61% | |
| Niacin | 12.6 MG | 79% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.1 MG | 62% | |
| Folate, total | 526 UG | 132% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 19.7 MG | 110% | |
| Potassium, K | 132 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 763 MG | 33% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.6g per 100g).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (110% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (33% DV).
- Rich source of Thiamin (83% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Riboflavin (61% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Niacin (79% of Daily Value per 100g).
About ORIGINAL SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ORIGINAL
Cap'n Crunch is essentially corn flour, two kinds of sugar, and oat flour, with palm or coconut oil for texture and Yellow 5 and 6 for the familiar bright color. The carb load is almost entirely refined, with minimal fiber. BHT preserves freshness. Nutritionally it's a sugar cereal with added B vitamins and iron from fortification. Kids like it. Adults who grew up on it remember it fondly. The roof-of-the-mouth scratchiness is also as reliable as ever.
Ingredients
CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, OAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, REDUCED IRON, YELLOW 5, NIACINAMIDE*, YELLOW 6, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), THIAMINE MONONITRATE*, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, FOLIC ACID*.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in ORIGINAL SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ORIGINAL include Folate, total (132% DV) , Iron, Fe (110% DV) , Thiamin (83% DV) , Niacin (79% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (62% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 395 calories per 100 grams, ORIGINAL SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ORIGINAL gets 5% of its calories from protein, 88% from carbohydrates, and 12% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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