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General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat)
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General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 55 g

Calories
197
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.7g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    44g
    84% of calories
  • Fat
    2.1g
    9% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat) (1 cup, 55 g) has 197 calories, with 3.7 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 2.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (84% of calories). It is high in thiamine (32% DV), riboflavin (b2) (34% DV) and niacin (31% DV).

Per 100 g
358cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.9g
Net carbs
40g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.7g
12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Thiamine32%
  • Riboflavin (B2)34%
  • Niacin31%
  • Vitamin B638%
  • Folate (B9)25%
  • Vitamin B1262%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber13%
  • Vitamin A16%
  • Phosphorus14%
  • Selenium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (55 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A141 μg
16%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D1 μg
7%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0.4 mg
32%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin5 mg
31%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
38%
Folate (B9)100 μg
25%
Vitamin B121 μg
62%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%
Choline9 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium250 mg
25%
Iron5 mg
56%
Potassium158 mg
3%
Magnesium32 mg
8%
Phosphorus100 mg
14%
Zinc4 mg
34%
Copper0.1 mg
9%
Manganese1 mg
49%
Selenium9 μg
17%
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene9 μg—
Beta carotene15 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Retinol140 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 197 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 37min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 24min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 16min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 28min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat)?

One serving of General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat) (1 cup) has 197 calories, which works out to 358 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat)?

286 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in General Mills Basic 4 cereal (ready-to-eat)?

12 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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