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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "General Mills Cheerios"
| Food Name: General Mills Cheerios | |
| Food Group: Breakfast Cereals | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 372 | Total Fat (g): 7 |
| Protein (g): 12 | Carbohydrates (g): 73 |
| Sugars (g): 5 | Fiber (g): 10 |
| Net Carbs (g): 63 | Water (g): 4 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 2300 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2400 | Omega-3 (mg): 68 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 2190 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 3299 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 990 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 21 | Vitamin D (mcg): 4 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 143 | Vitamin D3 (mcg): 4 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 2 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 18 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 714 | Folic Acid (mcg): 692 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 22 | Folate DFE (mcg): 1198 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 357 | Iron (mg): 29 |
| Magnesium (mg): 114 | Phosphorus (mg): 357 |
| Potassium (mg): 633 | Sodium (mg): 497 |
| Zinc (mg): 13 | Manganese (mg): 4 |
| Selenium (mcg): 25 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 26 | Retinol (mcg): 990 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 159 | PRAL Score: -2 |
Key Nutrition Facts about General Mills Cheerios
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'General Mills Cheerios'?
100 grams of 'General Mills Cheerios' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 12g (around 24% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 73g (around 27% of daily requirement),
Fat – 7g (around 9% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'General Mills Cheerios'?
A 100-gram serving of 'General Mills Cheerios' provides around 372 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 19% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'General Mills Cheerios' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'General Mills Cheerios' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 12g protein, 73g carbs, and 7g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'General Mills Cheerios' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'General Mills Cheerios' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 357 mg (27% DV),
Iron (mg): 29 mg (161% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 114 mg (27% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 357 mg (29% DV),
Zinc (mg): 13 mg (118% DV),
Manganese (mg): 4 mg (174% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 25 mcg (45% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Sodium (mg): 497 mg (22% DV).
'General Mills Cheerios' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 633 mg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in General Mills Cheerios in significant amounts?
'General Mills Cheerios' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 990 mcg (110% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 3299 IU (110% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 18 mg (113% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 mg (154% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 714 mcg (179% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 692 mcg (173% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 1198 mcg (300% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 7 mcg (292% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 21 mg (23% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 4 mcg (20% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 143 IU (18% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 4 mcg (20% DV).
'General Mills Cheerios' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 22 mcg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'General Mills Cheerios' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'General Mills Cheerios' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Iron (mg): 29 mg (64% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 497 mg (22% of max recommended),
Vitamin A (mcg RAE): 990 mcg (33% of max recommended),
Zinc (mg): 13 mg (33% of max recommended),
Manganese (mg): 4 mg (36% of max recommended).