Kelloggs breakfast cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Kelloggs breakfast cereal by Kelloggs Special scores 6/10 for Brain Health based on high sugar linked to cognitive decline.
Kelloggs breakfast cereal by Kelloggs Special provides 405 calories, 7.1g protein, 7.1g fat, and 81.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.8g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.1g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (31.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 405 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Kelloggs breakfast cereal by Kelloggs Special sits near the middle of the cereals category with 405 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 405 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 31.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 6.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 595mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 31.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 6.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Kelloggs breakfast 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, rice, sugar, chocolatey chunks (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), wheat bran, contains 2% or less of salt, brown sugar syrup, malt flavor, natural flavors, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: vitamin c (ascorbic acid), reduced iron, vitamin e acetate, niacinamide, beta-carotene, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin d3, vitamin b12.