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Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry)
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Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry) nutrition facts

Per 1 tbsp · 10 g

Calories
38
2%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.2g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    8g
    85% of calories
  • Fat
    0.1g
    2% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry) (1 tbsp, 10 g) has 38 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 8 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in folate (b9) (29% DV) and iron (50% DV).

Per 100 g
365cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
8g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.3g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)29%
  • Iron50%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine10%
  • Niacin12%
  • Vitamin B615%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 tbsp (10 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin2 mg
12%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
15%
Folate (B9)118 μg
29%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium36 mg
4%
Iron4 mg
50%
Potassium18 mg
0%
Magnesium2 mg
0%
Phosphorus22 mg
3%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
1%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 6 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Caffeine0 mg—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Vitamin D30 μg—

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 38 calories

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

  • 7min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 5min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 3min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 5min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry)?

One serving of Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry) (1 tbsp) has 38 calories, which works out to 365 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry)?

0.3 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Malt-O-Meal cereal (plain, dry)?

0 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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