Golden Grahams Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Golden Grahams Cereal by Golden Grahams scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Golden Grahams Cereal by Golden Grahams provides 938 calories, 5.0g protein, 5.0g fat, and 85.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.5g 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 938 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Golden Grahams Cereal by Golden Grahams is calorie-dense at 938 kcal per 100g — 131% above the cereals category average of 406. Low protein at just 5.0g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 938 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 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 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 b. (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b₁ (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b₁2, vitamin d3. contains wheat ingredients.