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Nutritional Profile of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
We got 52 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 15 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for 24 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 73.2 g | 20.8 g | 148 | 247 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.1 g | 2.9 g | 44 | 146 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4.5 g | 1.3 g | 213 | 1226 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.3 g | 652 mg | 46 | 1492 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.4 g | 680.4 mg | 28 | 1029 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.6 g | 453.6 mg | 48 | 1566 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.6 g | 1.9 g | 40 | 1089 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 68 | 683 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 84 | 1136 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.3 g | 360 mg | 11 | 1205 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 117 mg | 33.2 mg | 106 | 1574 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.3 g | 646.4 mg | 47 | 1454 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 37 | 971 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 45 mg | 12.8 mg | 14 | 429 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.2 g | 620.9 mg | 22 | 976 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 82 | 888 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 3.5 g | 25 | 542 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 1.2 mg | 340.2 µg | 36 | 42 |
| Folate, food | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 33 | 267 |
| Folate, total | 714 µg | 202.4 µg | 36 | 42 |
| Folic Acid | 692 µg | 196.2 µg | 35 | 41 |
| Niacin | 17.9 mg | 5.1 mg | 50 | 75 |
| Riboflavin | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 190 | 711 |
| Thiamin | 1.3 mg | 368.5 µg | 50 | 80 |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.8 µg | 1.9 µg | 23 | 189 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 6.8 µg | 1.9 µg | 20 | 25 |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.8 mg | 507.5 µg | 57 | 79 |
| Vitamin C | 21.4 mg | 6.1 mg | 40 | 410 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 410 µg | 116.2 µg | 126 | 602 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 159 µg | 45.1 µg | 94 | 875 |
| Phylloquinone | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 32 | 905 |
| Retinol | 990 µg | 280.7 µg | 11 | 73 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3.3k IU | 935.5 IU | 13 | 215 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 990 µg | 280.7 µg | 11 | 88 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.6 µg | 1 µg | 23 | 119 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 143 IU | 40.5 IU | 14 | 93 |
| Vitamin D3 | 3.6 µg | 1 µg | 11 | 66 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 357 mg | 101.2 mg | 31 | 213 |
| Copper, Cu | 387 µg | 109.7 µg | 36 | 471 |
| Iron, Fe | 28.9 mg | 8.2 mg | 44 | 70 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 114 mg | 32.3 mg | 39 | 206 |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.6 mg | 1 mg | 13 | 97 |
| Phosphorus, P | 357 mg | 101.2 mg | 45 | 308 |
| Potassium, K | 633 mg | 179.5 mg | 11 | 288 |
| Selenium, Se | 24.9 µg | 7.1 µg | 42 | 442 |
| Sodium, Na | 497 mg | 140.9 mg | 87 | 652 |
| Zinc, Zn | 13.4 mg | 3.8 mg | 35 | 59 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 26.2 mg | 7.4 mg | 39 | 894 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 202 | 2481 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.8 g | 796.6 mg | 67 | 379 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 372 kcal | 105.5 kcal | 47 | 316 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,560 kj | 442.3 kj | 25 | 150 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of General Mills Cheerios (Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup (1 NLEA Serving) | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
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| Apple Cinnamon Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Banana Nut Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Berry Burst Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Chocolate Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 50 | |
| Frosted Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Fruity Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| General Mills Cheerios Protein | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Honey Nut Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Multigrain Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Oat Cluster Cheerios Crunch | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Yogurt Burst Cheerios | No of Nutrients |
| 49 |
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