Cheerios, a popular, whole-grain, ready-to-eat cereal, is a good source of several vitamins and minerals. It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber. Cheerios can be eaten for breakfast or just for a snack.
Serving Size
A 1-cup serving of original Cheerios contains just 103 calories, only 1 gram of sugar and 11 percent of the daily recommended amount of fiber.
Cholesterol Lowering Ability
According to General Mills, Cheerios is the only ready-to-eat cereal that has been clinically proven to reduce blood cholesterol levels when included in a diet that is low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
Fiber
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) recommends a cereal with at least 2.5 grams of dietary fiber per serving. Cheerios has 3 grams of fiber in each 1-cup serving.
Vitamins
Cheerios are a great source of many essential vitamins. They are rich in folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamins B6, B12, A, C and D.
Minerals
Cheerios are also rich in many needed minerals. They are a good source of iron, zinc, and manganese. They also contain calcium, phosphorous and selenium.
Variety
There are many varieties of Cheerios. All are made with whole grain and are good sources of vitamins and minerals. The sugar content varies by type, as does the serving size. Always check the box for complete nutritional information.
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