Bananas & Cream Instant Hot Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Bananas & Cream Instant Hot Cereal by Cream Of Wheat scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Bananas & Cream Instant Hot Cereal by Cream Of Wheat provides 371 calories, 5.7g protein, 0.0g fat, and 80.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (34.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Bananas & Cream Instant Hot Cereal by Cream Of Wheat sits near the middle of the cereals category with 371 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 34.3g per 100g (65% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 371 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 34.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.9g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 34.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Bananas & Cream Instant Hot Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Wheat farina, sugar, calcium carbonate, natural flavors, guar gum, salt, defatted wheat germ, ferric orthophosphate, caramel color, vitamin a palmitate, cholecalciferol, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, bht (to preserve freshness).