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Basic breakfast cereal
- Barcode
0016000157644- Category
- Cereals with fruits
- Serving size
- 1 cup (55 g)
- Sold in
- United States
At a glance
Basic breakfast cereal (General Mills) is a product in the category “Cereals with fruits”. It provides 364 kcal (1,691 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 cup (55 g) contains about 200 kcal, or 10% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 36% more sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 514% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 6 additives: E306 - Tocopherol-rich extract, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E422 - Glycerol, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate. It is sold in United States.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (1 cup (55 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,691 kJ / 364 kcal | 18% | 930 kJ / 200 kcal |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.91 g | 5% | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 31% | 44 g |
| Sugars | 22 g | 24% | 12 g |
| Added sugars | 16 g | 9 g | |
| Polyols | 0.02 g | 0.01 g | |
| Starch | 39 g | 21 g | |
| Fibre | 9.1 g | 36% | 5 g |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | 4 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 20% | 0.67 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | ||
| Vitamin A | 7.3 µg | 4 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 µg | 4 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 0.7 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.25 mg | 0.14 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | < 0.01 µg | < 0.01 µg | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 130 mg | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 3.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 31 mg | |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 170 mg | |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 2.2 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 6.2 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 40 products in the category “Cereals with fruits”.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Sugar, Raisins, Rice Flour, Almond Pieces, Brown Sugar Syrup, Glycerin, Whole Grain Oats, Dried Cranberries, Salt, Corn Syrup, Palm Kernel Oil, Brown Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Dextrose, Honey, Color (caramel color and annatto extract), Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Basic breakfast cereal?
Basic breakfast cereal contains 364 kcal per 100 g, which is about 200 kcal per serving of 1 cup (55 g).
Is Basic breakfast cereal vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Basic breakfast cereal contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Basic breakfast cereal contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of Basic breakfast cereal includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does Basic breakfast cereal contain?
Basic breakfast cereal contains E306 - Tocopherol-rich extract, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E422 - Glycerol, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate.
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