Toasted oat cereal Cheerios

Toasted oat cereal Cheerios

110 kcal per 100 g

Category: Cereals and Grains

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 110 kcal
Protein 3g
Carbohydrates 20g
Sugars 1g
Total fats 2g
Saturated fats 0.3g
Trans Fat 0g
Fiber 3.4g

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium 100mg
Iron 4.5mg
Potassium 200mg
Vitamin A 500UI
Vitamin B12 1.5mcg
Vitamin C 0mg
Vitamin D 2mcg

Description

Toasted Oat Cereal Cheerios is a popular breakfast cereal made primarily from toasted whole grain oats, known for its crunchy texture and characteristic small ring shape. This cereal offers a mild and slightly sweet flavor, ideal for eating alone, with milk, or as an ingredient in healthy and nutritious recipes.

Its origin dates back to the United States, where it was introduced by the General Mills brand in 1941 under the name Cheerios. Since then, it has become a breakfast classic, highly valued for its simplicity and nutritional benefits.

Regarding its properties, toasted oat cereal Cheerios is an excellent source of soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucans, which promote cardiovascular health by helping to reduce LDL cholesterol. Additionally, it provides complex carbohydrates to supply sustained energy and is commonly enriched with essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and B vitamins.

In the Hispanic American context, toasted oat cereal Cheerios may be known by various names depending on the country or region, although it is commonly referred to simply as "toasted oats in ring form" or "oat ring cereal". In some places, it is also generically called "cheerios" to refer to similar cereals.