Hershey's Kisses Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Hershey's Kisses Cereal by General Mills scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (calcium).
Hershey's Kisses Cereal by General Mills provides 389 calories, 5.6g protein, 4.2g fat, and 86.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone 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.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (33.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 9 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Hershey's Kisses Cereal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 33.3g per 100g (61% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 33.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Sodium: 417mg 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 33.3g 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 Hershey's Kisses 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 corn, sugar, corn meal, corn syrup, hershey's cocoa processed with alkali, unsweetened chocolate, canola oil, salt, caramel color, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavor, trisodium phosphate. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b, (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b, (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b2, a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin d3.