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chocolate breakfast cereal
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Nesquik breakfast cereal (30 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 386 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.9 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 1.5 mg of B5 covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 74 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 30 g
116
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
24.9g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 7% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 10 piece (small) | 10 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 45 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 232 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 386 kcal |
Calculated from 386 calories per 100 g.
It can fit into breakfast, but it is a sweet chocolate-flavoured cereal rather than a complete meal on its own. Pair it with milk or yogurt and fruit for a more filling breakfast, and vary it with less-sweet options.
They can eat it, but serving it every day is not the best way to build variety into a child’s breakfast. It is a sweet cereal, so alternate it with less-sweet choices and serve it with milk or yogurt and fruit.
Yes, the chocolate-flavoured coating dissolves into the milk and gives it a sweeter, chocolatey taste. The longer the cereal sits in the bowl, the more flavour and colour can transfer to the milk.
Yes, it can be eaten straight from the bowl or as a dry snack. It may be less filling than having it with milk or yogurt, so serving some in a bowl can help you avoid mindlessly eating from the pack.
The sugar amount can vary between country-specific versions of Nesquik breakfast cereal. It is a sweetened cereal, so look for the sugars figure on the nutrition panel of the pack sold in your region rather than relying on a figure from another market.
No. Nesquik breakfast cereal is made of crunchy cereal pieces intended to be eaten, while Nesquik chocolate drink powder is mixed into a drink. They are different products and are not interchangeable in recipes or serving.
They may be able to include it, but its carbohydrate content can raise blood glucose, so the portion and the rest of the meal matter. For advice that fits your glucose targets and treatment, ask your diabetes care team or dietitian.
Add Nesquik breakfast cereal to the milk just before eating. Leaving it in the bowl allows it to absorb liquid and soften; if you eat slowly, add a smaller amount at a time and top up as needed.
Seal the pack tightly or transfer the cereal to an airtight container, then keep it somewhere cool and dry. Moisture makes the pieces lose their crunch, so avoid leaving the bag open or storing it in the refrigerator.
It is not specifically a weight-loss food. A measured bowl can be part of a meal, but large servings and sweet additions can make it less filling for the amount eaten; pairing it with plain yogurt or milk and fruit may help.
Vitamins
B5
1.5mg · 30% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B1
0.3mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Calcium
150mg · 15% DV
Zinc
1.5mg · 14% DV
Iron
2.4mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 116 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.
Nesquik breakfast cereal is a packaged, chocolate-flavoured cereal made to be eaten with milk. Its sweet cocoa taste and quick preparation make it a familiar breakfast choice, especially for children, though it can also be served as a simple snack.
Across its international audience, it is commonly poured into a bowl with cold milk; fruit can add freshness and make the bowl more filling. The cereal is mostly carbohydrate, with comparatively modest protein, so it is not especially substantial on its own. For a more balanced breakfast, keep the portion moderate and pair it with fruit or a protein-rich food such as plain yoghurt.
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.
Medium
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
— 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
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.33g
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.