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Small, round, slightly uneven chocolate-brown cereal balls with a dry, lightly porous surface are piled in a bowl, some partly submerged in white milk.
Nesquik· all products

Nesquik Cereal Balls Calories

Chocolate breakfast cereal, sweetened, fortified grain product

CALORIES · 100 G

386kcal

GI

74high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

280mg

FIBER · 100 G

4.6g

Quick answer

1 cup (medium) of Nesquik Cereal Balls (30 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 386 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.9 g of carbs, 2.2 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.

Nesquik Cereal Balls Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 30 g

116

KCAL / 30G

Carbs

24.9g

· 9% DV

Protein

2.2g

· 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%

Nesquik Cereal Balls nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (30 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories116 kcal
Total fat1.1 g1%
Saturated fat0.24 g1%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium99 mg4%
Total carbohydrate24.9 g9%
Fiber1.4 g5%
Protein2.2 g4%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Nesquik Cereal Balls?

ServingAmountCalories
1 cup (medium)30 g116 kcal
½ cup (small)15 g58 kcal
1 ounce (medium)28 g108 kcal
1 serving (medium)30 g116 kcal
1 cup (large)45 g174 kcal
1 serving (double)60 g232 kcal
100 g100 g386 kcal
1 piece (whole)375 g1448 kcal

Calculated from 386 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nesquik Cereal Balls

Are Nesquik Cereal Balls a healthy breakfast?

Nesquik Cereal Balls can be part of breakfast, but they are a sweetened cereal and may not keep you full on their own. Pairing them with milk or plain yogurt and a piece of fruit makes breakfast more substantial.

Do Nesquik Cereal Balls contain chocolate?

Yes, Nesquik Cereal Balls have a chocolate-cocoa flavour. They are crunchy cereal pieces, not solid chocolate sweets, and their taste comes from the cereal’s cocoa flavouring and sweetened recipe.

What are Nesquik Cereal Balls made of?

Nesquik Cereal Balls are a sweetened grain cereal with cocoa flavouring and added vitamins and minerals. The exact grain blend and recipe can vary between countries, so the product may not be identical in every market.

Are Nesquik Cereal Balls the same as Nesquik chocolate drink powder?

No, Nesquik Cereal Balls are a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, while Nesquik chocolate drink powder is mixed into a drink. The cereal is eaten with milk or on its own; the powder is not a substitute for the cereal.

Can you eat Nesquik Cereal Balls with yogurt instead of milk?

Yes, Nesquik Cereal Balls work as a crunchy topping for yogurt. Add them just before eating so they do not go soft, and use plain yogurt if you want to avoid adding sweetness from a flavoured yogurt.

Why do Nesquik Cereal Balls go soggy in milk?

Nesquik Cereal Balls go soggy because the dry cereal absorbs liquid as it sits in milk. Pour the milk into the bowl just before eating, or add the cereal gradually if you want to keep each mouthful crunchy.

Do Nesquik Cereal Balls turn milk chocolatey?

Yes, leaving Nesquik Cereal Balls in milk gives the milk a mild cocoa-and-sweet flavour as some of the coating disperses. The longer they sit, the softer the cereal becomes and the more flavour transfers to the milk.

Are Nesquik Cereal Balls suitable for children every day?

Children can eat Nesquik Cereal Balls, but it is sensible to rotate them with less-sweet breakfast options rather than serving them every day. Offer the cereal with milk and fruit instead of treating it as a complete meal by itself.

Can people with diabetes eat Nesquik Cereal Balls?

People with diabetes can include Nesquik Cereal Balls, but the sweetened, carbohydrate-rich cereal can raise blood glucose. The right portion depends on an individual’s diabetes plan, so a doctor or dietitian can advise on fitting it in.

How should you store Nesquik Cereal Balls after opening?

Keep Nesquik Cereal Balls in a tightly closed package in a cool, dry cupboard after opening. Moisture makes the cereal lose its crunch, so avoid leaving the bag open or storing it somewhere damp.

Nesquik Cereal Balls Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B5

1.5mg · 30% DV

B2

0.36mg · 28% DV

B1

0.3mg · 25% DV

B12

0.6µg · 25% DV

Minerals

Calcium

150mg · 15% DV

Manganese

0.33mg · 14% DV

Zinc

1.5mg · 14% DV

Iron

2.4mg · 13% DV

Sodium

99mg · 4% DV

Potassium ⭐

84mg · 2% DV

Nesquik Cereal Balls Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

74
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

6.6
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Nesquik Cereal Balls

To burn the 116 calories in 1 cup (medium) (30 g):

🚶

29min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

12min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

16min

Cycling

🏊

14min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Nesquik Cereal Balls?

Nesquik Cereal Balls are sweetened, chocolate-flavoured grain cereal pieces, fortified with vitamins and minerals. They are usually served in a bowl with cold milk, making them a quick breakfast at home or a familiar cereal option for children and adults. You can also add fruit for a little more variety.

The balls are lightly crisp and porous at first, then soften as they sit in milk; their flavour is distinctly sweet and chocolatey. Most of their energy comes from carbohydrates, so they work best as part of a more balanced breakfast rather than a meal on their own. Try them with plain yoghurt or fresh fruit if you’d like to offset the sweetness.

How Nutritious Is Nesquik Cereal Balls?

Nutrient density

Low

34/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

35/ 100

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.

Is Nesquik Cereal Balls Processed?

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.

Does Nesquik Cereal Balls Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Nesquik Cereal Balls Good For?

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

Nesquik Cereal Balls Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.24g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.3g

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.