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Crunchy refined-grain breakfast cereal
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cracker cereal (30 g) has 121 calories. That works out to 402 calories per 100 g. It contains 23 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B1 covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 30 g
121
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
23g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 8% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.38 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 30 g | 121 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 15 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 25 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 121 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 45 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 45 g | 181 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 60 g | 241 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 402 kcal |
Calculated from 402 calories per 100 g.
Cracker cereal is a crunchy breakfast cereal made from refined grains, intended to be eaten as a cereal rather than as a bowl of ordinary crackers. It can be served with milk or added to yogurt and fruit.
Eat cracker cereal on its own or pour milk over it just before serving. You can also add it to yogurt with fruit. Adding the liquid at the last moment helps keep the pieces crunchy.
Cracker cereal works with both milk and yogurt. Milk gives it a lighter, more traditional cereal texture, while yogurt makes a thicker bowl. Add either one shortly before eating to avoid softening the cereal.
Cracker cereal absorbs liquid, so its crisp texture fades the longer it sits in milk. Pour milk over only the portion you plan to eat, or serve the milk separately and dip each spoonful.
Cracker cereal alone is not especially filling or high in fibre, as it is made mainly from refined grains. Pairing it with milk or yogurt and fruit adds protein and fibre to make breakfast more balanced.
Store cracker cereal in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place to keep moisture out. Once milk has been added, eat it promptly; leftover cereal in the bowl will soften rather than stay crisp.
Yes, cracker cereal can add crunch to yogurt bowls, fruit, or desserts. Sprinkle it on just before serving, since moisture from soft toppings quickly takes away its crisp texture.
Yes, you can make a homemade version of cracker cereal by baking a thin grain-based dough until crisp and breaking it into pieces. It will not necessarily match the texture or ingredients of a packaged cereal.
Cracker cereal can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but it may not keep you full for long when eaten by itself. Combine it with a protein-rich food such as yogurt and fruit to make a more satisfying meal.
Children can eat cracker cereal, but it is better served as part of a varied breakfast rather than as the only food. Add milk or yogurt and fruit, and offer other breakfast choices on different days.
Vitamins
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B3
1.95mg · 12% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.7µg · 10% DV
Sodium
204mg · 9% DV
Iron
1.26mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
51mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 121 calories in 1 cup (medium) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Cracker cereal is a packaged breakfast cereal made from a refined-grain mixture formed and baked into crisp, cracker-like pieces. It is a convenient cereal rather than a traditional dish, and is generally served from the box rather than cooked.
Its crunchy texture and mildly savoury, grain-forward taste work well with milk or yoghurt; fresh fruit adds a sweet contrast. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, while its protein and fibre contributions are modest. For a more filling bowl, pair it with yoghurt and fruit, or add nuts if you enjoy a little extra crunch.
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 4
Ultra-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
✓ 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
0.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.