Basic 4 Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Basic 4 Cereal by General Mills scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Basic 4 Cereal by General Mills provides 364 calories, 7.3g protein, 3.6g fat, and 78.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 9.1g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (21.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Basic 4 Cereal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 364 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 364 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.3g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 21.8g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 9.1g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 509mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 21.8g 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 Basic 4 Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, corn meal, sugar, raisins, rice flour, almond pieces, brown sugar syrup, glycerin, salt, whole grain oats, dried cranberries, corn syrup, palm kernel oil, brown sugar, barley malt extract, dextrose, honey, color (caramel color and annatto extract), cinnamon, soy lecithin, baking soda, natural flavor. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness.vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.