Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 55 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8g15% of calories
- Carbs40g75% of calories
- Fat2.5g10% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat) (1 cup, 55 g) has 190 calories, with 8 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (75% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (36% DV), niacin (20% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber36%
- Niacin20%
- Vitamin B625%
- Folate (B9)100%
- Vitamin B12250%
- Calcium25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine15%
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (55 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 400 μg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 μg | 250% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 31 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 250 mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 137 mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 261 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 69% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 21 μg | 38% |
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 | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 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.
- Nature's Path Organic Cereal, Gluten Free, Mesa Sunrise400
- Nature's Path Organic Cereal, Mesa Sunrise400
- Nature's Path Organic Cereal, Golden Turmeric400
- Nature's Path Organic Cereal, Gluten Free, Whole O's400
- Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat)345
- Bokomo ProNutro Cereal, Original340
- Nature's Path Optimum Slim cereal (ready-to-eat)327
Similar foods
160 calNature's Path Organic Cereal, Gluten Free, Mesa Sunrise1 cup cereal−30 cal
160 calNature's Path Organic Cereal, Mesa Sunrise1 cup cereal−30 cal
160 calNature's Path Organic Cereal, Golden Turmeric1 cup−30 cal
170 calBokomo ProNutro Cereal, Original½ cup dry−20 cal
160 calNature's Path Organic Cereal, Gluten Free, Whole O's1 cup cereal−30 cal- 180 calNature's Path Optimum Slim cereal (ready-to-eat)1 cup−10 cal
Burning 190 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 36minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 23minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 27minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat)?
One serving of Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat) (1 cup) has 190 calories, which works out to 345 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat)?
200 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Nature's Path Optimum cereal (ready-to-eat)?
16 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
