Chex cereal vanilla gluten free
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Chex cereal vanilla gluten free by General Mills scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Chex cereal vanilla gluten free by General Mills provides 400 calories, 3.3g protein, 6.7g fat, and 83.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.8g 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.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sugar content (26.7g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Chex cereal vanilla gluten free by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 3.3g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 3.3g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 26.7g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 3.3g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 643mg per 100g — on the higher side
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 26.7g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 643mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1287mg — roughly 56% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
If Chex cereal vanilla gluten free 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. Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain rice, rice, sugar, canola oil, salt, rice fiber, molasses, natural flavor, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness,vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3,