Maltex cereal (dry) nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 38 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.3g12% of calories
- Carbs29g83% of calories
- Fat0.8g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Maltex cereal (dry) (¼ cup, 38 g) has 134 calories, with 4.3 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in copper (28% DV) and selenium (49% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Copper28%
- Selenium49%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine16%
- Niacin11%
- Iron17%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus19%
- Zinc13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (38 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 22 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 133 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 49% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 134 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 19minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Maltex cereal (dry)?
One serving of Maltex cereal (dry) (¼ cup) has 134 calories, which works out to 352 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Maltex cereal (dry) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Maltex cereal (dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Maltex cereal (dry)?
6.5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Maltex cereal (dry)?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
