Golden Grahams
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Golden Grahams by General Mills scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Golden Grahams by General Mills provides 484 calories, 5.0g protein, 5.0g fat, and 85.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.0g 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.
- ✓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 (30.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 484 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Golden Grahams by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 484 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 5.0g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 484 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 30.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 725mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 30.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 725mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1450mg — roughly 63% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Golden Grahams 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, Brown Sugar Syrup, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Honey, Baking Soda, Salt, Dextrose, Trisodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), 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