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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Post Alpha-Bits"
| Food Name: Post Alpha-Bits | |
| Food Group: Breakfast Cereals | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 389 | Total Fat (g): 5 |
| Protein (g): 10 | Carbohydrates (g): 80 |
| Sugars (g): 21 | Fiber (g): 7 |
| Net Carbs (g): 73 | Water (g): 1 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 1 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1500 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1800 | Omega-3 (mg): 77 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 1723 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 2500 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 741 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 20 | Vitamin D (mcg): 7 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 267 | Vitamin D3 (mcg): 7 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 1 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 17 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 667 | Folic Acid (mcg): 648 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 19 | Folate DFE (mcg): 1120 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 35 | Iron (mg): 30 |
| Magnesium (mg): 99 | Phosphorus (mg): 309 |
| Potassium (mg): 267 | Sodium (mg): 592 |
| Zinc (mg): 5 | Selenium (mcg): 21 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 26 | Retinol (mcg): 739 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 16 | Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 11 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 334 | PRAL Score: 8 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Post Alpha-Bits
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Post Alpha-Bits'?
100 grams of 'Post Alpha-Bits' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 10g (around 20% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 80g (around 29% of daily requirement),
Fat – 5g (around 6% 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 'Post Alpha-Bits'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Post Alpha-Bits' provides around 389 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 'Post Alpha-Bits' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Post Alpha-Bits' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 10g protein, 80g carbs, and 5g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Post Alpha-Bits' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Post Alpha-Bits' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 30 mg (167% DV),
Zinc (mg): 5 mg (45% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 21 mcg (38% DV),
Sodium (mg): 592 mg (26% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Magnesium (mg): 99 mg (24% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 309 mg (25% DV).
'Post Alpha-Bits' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 35 mg (3% DV),
Potassium (mg): 267 mg (6% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Post Alpha-Bits in significant amounts?
'Post Alpha-Bits' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 741 mcg (82% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 2500 IU (83% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 7 mcg (35% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 267 IU (33% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 7 mcg (35% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 17 mg (106% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 mg (154% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 667 mcg (167% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 648 mcg (162% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 1120 mcg (280% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 5 mcg (208% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 20 mg (22% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Post Alpha-Bits' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Post Alpha-Bits' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Post Alpha-Bits' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Iron (mg): 30 mg (67% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 592 mg (26% of max recommended),
Vitamin A (mcg RAE): 741 mcg (25% of max recommended).