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Sweet, grain-based breakfast cereal, typically fortified with vitamins and minerals.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Colored loop cereal (28 g) has 109 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.5 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 28 g
109
KCAL / 28G
Carbs
24.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 87% · Protein 5% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 109 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 28 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 5 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 28 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 45 g | 176 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 70 g | 273 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Colored loop cereal is not a balanced breakfast on its own: it is a sweet grain-based cereal, and some varieties are fortified with vitamins and minerals. Pair it with milk or yogurt and fruit for a more varied meal.
Colored loop cereal is made to have a sweet flavor, which can come from added sugar and flavorings. Recipes differ between products, so check the ingredient list on the package for the specific cereal you have.
The bright colors in colored loop cereal come from colorings used during production. The types of colorings can vary by product, so the package ingredient list is the place to check which ones are used.
Yes, colored loop cereal softens after sitting in milk. Add it just before eating if you want the rings to stay crisp; leaving the bowl for a while makes the cereal softer and less crunchy.
Yes, colored loop cereal can be served with yogurt instead of milk. Yogurt makes a thicker bowl, while milk leaves the rings looser; add the cereal right before eating to keep its crunch.
Some colored loop cereal products are fortified with vitamins and minerals, but the added nutrients vary by product. Fortification does not make the cereal a complete meal, so serve it with other foods rather than relying on it alone.
Colored loop cereal is grain-based, but the grains and other ingredients can vary from one product to another. Check the ingredient list to see which grains are used in a particular box.
Children can have colored loop cereal occasionally, but it is better not to rely on it as their only everyday breakfast. Its sweet taste makes it easy to serve with milk or yogurt and fruit for a more varied meal.
Colored loop cereal is not a weight-loss food. Because it is sweet and easy to eat quickly, portioning it into a bowl rather than eating from the box can help you keep track of how much you have.
People with diabetes can eat colored loop cereal, but its sweet, grain-based composition may affect blood glucose. Portion size and what you eat with it matter; ask your doctor or dietitian how it fits your individual plan.
Vitamins
B12
0.84µg · 35% DV
Biotin
8.4µg · 28% DV
Folate
84µg · 21% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Iron
2.8mg · 16% DV
Zinc
1.4mg · 13% DV
Sodium
196mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Colored loop cereal is a sweet, grain-based breakfast cereal shaped into small rings. These cereals are often fortified with vitamins and minerals. The loops are crisp when dry and soften in milk, with a distinctly sweet taste.
It is commonly served with milk for breakfast in many parts of the world, and some people eat it by the handful as a snack. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates: it contains 87.5 g per 100 g. For a less sweet bowl, pair a modest portion with unsweetened milk or plain yogurt, and add fresh fruit if you like.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.