elf cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
elf cereal by General Mills scores 10/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
elf cereal by General Mills provides 320 calories, 4.4g protein, 2.1g fat, and 69.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g 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 certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.3g 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 (31.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
elf cereal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 320 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 4.4g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average. Sugar is a concern at 31.8g per 100g (53% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 320 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 4.4g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 31.8g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 3.2g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.3g per 100g
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 31.8g 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 elf 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
whole grain corn, sugar, corn meal, brown sugar syrup, maple syrup, modified corn starch, corn syrup, dextrose, canola oil, salt, tricalcium phosphate, yellow 5 & 6, red 40, blue 1, gelatin, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid).