Cinnamon chex
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cinnamon chex by General Mills scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on good fiber content.
Cinnamon chex by General Mills provides 400 calories, 5.0g protein, 8.8g fat, and 82.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 5.0g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓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 (20.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Cinnamon chex by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 5.0g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 20.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 575mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Cinnamon chex 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 rice, rice, sugar, canola and/or sunflower oil, salt, rice fiber, cinnamon, 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 b2 (riboflavin), vitamin be (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b, (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), ab vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b1 - vitamin d3.