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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Post Bran Flakes"
| Food Name: Post Bran Flakes | |
| Food Group: Breakfast Cereals | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 328 | Total Fat (g): 2 |
| Protein (g): 10 | Carbohydrates (g): 81 |
| Sugars (g): 19 | Fiber (g): 18 |
| Net Carbs (g): 62 | Water (g): 3 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 300 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1200 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 87 | Omega-6 (mg): 1111 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 2500 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 749 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 3 | Vitamin D (IU): 133 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 3 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 1 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 17 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 667 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 648 | Food Folate (mcg): 19 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 1120 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 44 | Iron (mg): 28 |
| Magnesium (mg): 229 | Phosphorus (mg): 449 |
| Potassium (mg): 533 | Sodium (mg): 540 |
| Zinc (mg): 5 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 53 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 34 | Retinol (mcg): 748 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 3 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 150 |
| PRAL Score: 4 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Post Bran Flakes
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Post Bran Flakes'?
100 grams of 'Post Bran Flakes' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 10g (around 20% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 81g (around 29% of daily requirement),
Fat – 2g (around 3% 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 Bran Flakes'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Post Bran Flakes' provides around 328 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 16% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Post Bran Flakes' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Post Bran Flakes' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 10g protein, 81g carbs, and 2g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Post Bran Flakes' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Post Bran Flakes' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 28 mg (156% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 229 mg (55% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 449 mg (36% DV),
Zinc (mg): 5 mg (45% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 53 mcg (96% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Sodium (mg): 540 mg (23% DV).
'Post Bran Flakes' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 44 mg (3% DV),
Potassium (mg): 533 mg (11% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Post Bran Flakes in significant amounts?
'Post Bran Flakes' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 749 mcg (83% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 2500 IU (83% 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 D (mcg): 3 mcg (15% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 133 IU (17% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 3 mcg (15% DV).
'Post Bran Flakes' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Post Bran Flakes' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Post Bran Flakes' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Iron (mg): 28 mg (62% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 540 mg (23% of max recommended),
Vitamin A (mcg RAE): 749 mcg (25% of max recommended).