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Chocolate breakfast cereal, sweetened, fortified grain product
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
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.
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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.2 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 |
| ½ cup (small) | 15 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 45 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 60 g | 232 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 386 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 375 g | 1448 kcal |
Calculated from 386 calories per 100 g.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
0.3g
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.