Calories in Bran Flakes

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (29.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 109.9
  • Total Fat 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 210.0 mg
  • Potassium 160.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1249.9 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 2.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 60.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 40.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 399.9 µg
  • Iron 18.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 20.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg
  • Thiamin 1.5 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Bran Flakes contains 109.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (29.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 23.0g per serving (84.8% of calories), with a good 5.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 18.0mg of iron (100% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Whole Wheat, Wheat Bran, Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Malt Extract, Iron (ferric Orthophosphate), Vitamin C (sodium Ascorbate), Calcium (calcium Carbonate), Vitamin a (palmitate), Vitamin E (acetate), Zinc (zinc Oxide), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Vitamin B1 (thiamine Mononitrate), Folic Acid, Vitamin D (cholecalciferol), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Bran Flakes contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories109.9 kcal5.5%
Total Fat0.5 g1%
Sodium210.0 mg9%
Total Carbohydrate23.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber5.0 g18%
Protein3.0 g6%
Vitamin C60.0 mg67%
Vitamin D40.0 IU5%
Iron18.0 mg100%
Potassium160.1 mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Bran Flakes accounts for 5.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 84.8% of the calories.

Carbs 84.8%
Fat 4.1% Carbs 84.8% Protein 11.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 109.9 calories in Bran Flakes? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 8.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 19.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 12.0 min
HIIT 10.2 min
Shadowboxing 11.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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