Cereal grains: Nutrition Facts and Calories
This category covers a wide range of cereal grains and their products, including rice, oats, quinoa, and chia seeds. These are staple foods that can form part of a healthy diet, providing carbohydrates for energy. When choosing products, look at the ingredient list for whole grains. The NHS Eatwell Guide recommends choosing wholegrain or wholemeal versions of starchy foods where possible. Check the nutrition label for fibre content; higher fibre is generally preferred. Be mindful of added sugars and salt, especially in processed breakfast cereals or grain mixes. The government advises that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy, and adults should have no more than 6g of salt a day. Reading the ingredient list helps you see what has been added to the grain product. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
86 products · values per 100 g
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