Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 32 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.2g10% of calories
- Carbs26g80% of calories
- Fat1.5g10% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post) (1 cup, 32 g) has 125 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (26% DV), thiamine (35% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (34% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A26%
- Thiamine35%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Niacin33%
- Vitamin B642%
- Folate (B9)53%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D14%
- Phosphorus14%
- Zinc15%
- Copper11%
- Selenium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (32 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 237 μg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 42% |
| Folate (B9) | 213 μg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 67% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 10 mg | 120% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 99 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 12% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 4 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 236 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Post Alpha-Bits400
- Post Alpha Bits, Cereal393
- Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post)389
- Post Timbits Cereal382
- Giant Alphabets367
Burning 125 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post)?
One serving of Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post) (1 cup) has 125 calories, which works out to 389 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post)?
189 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Alpha-Bits cereal (ready-to-eat, Post)?
6.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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