cinnamon cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
cinnamon cereal by Post scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
cinnamon cereal by Post provides 417 calories, 2.8g protein, 9.7g fat, and 77.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.7g 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.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (38.9g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 417 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
cinnamon cereal by Post sits near the middle of the cereals category with 417 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 2.8g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average. Sugar is a concern at 38.9g per 100g (87% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 417 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 2.8g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 38.9g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 722mg 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 38.9g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 722mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1444mg — 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 cinnamon 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
Sugar, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Canola and/or Soybean Oil, Fructose, Molasses, Salt, Honey, Baking Soda, Calcium Carbonate, Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, TBHQ and BHT added to preserve freshness. Trisodium Phosphate, Vitamins and Minerals: Ferric Ortho- phosphate Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid. (source of iron), CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY.