The Grinch Vanilla Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
The Grinch Vanilla Cereal by General Mills scores 9/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
The Grinch Vanilla Cereal by General Mills provides 390 calories, 4.9g protein, 3.7g fat, and 85.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g 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.
- ✓Good fiber content at 4.9g 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 (24.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 6 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
The Grinch Vanilla Cereal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 390 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 4.9g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 390 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 4.9g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 24.4g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 4.9g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 439mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 24.4g 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 The Grinch Vanilla 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, Corn Meal, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Trisodium Phosphate, Corn Starch, Blue 1, Red 40, Turmeric Extract, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Thiamin Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.