Calories in Original Whole Grain Cereal in a Cup, Original

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (71.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 249.9
  • Total Fat 1.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 9.9 mg
  • Potassium 190.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 60.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 7.0 g
  • Sugars 15.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 9.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 21.3 mg
  • Magnesium 39.8 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 2.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 100.1 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 1.5 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

With 249.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (71.0g)), Original Whole Grain Cereal in a Cup, Original is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 60.0g per serving (86.5% of calories), with a good 7.0g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 7.0g per serving (25% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ✅ Low Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

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 Grain Wheat, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of Brown Rice Syrup, Gelatin. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced Iron, Folic Acid.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Folic Acid

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 Original Whole Grain Cereal in a Cup, Original contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories249.9 kcal12.5%
Total Fat1.5 g2%
Sodium9.9 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate60.0 g22%
Dietary Fiber7.0 g25% ✅
Protein6.0 g12%
Calcium9.9 mg1%
Iron21.3 mg118%
Potassium190.3 mg4%

* 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

Original Whole Grain Cereal in a Cup, Original accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 86.5% of the calories.

Carbs 86.5%
Fat 4.9% Carbs 86.5% Protein 8.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 249.9 calories in Original Whole Grain Cereal in a Cup, Original? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 43.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 27.3 min
HIIT 23.2 min
Tennis 27.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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