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Alpha-Bits cereal
Calories & nutrition facts
post, ready-to-eat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 389 kcal —
- Protein 10 g 20%
- Carbohydrate 73 g 27%
- Fat 4.6 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.1 g 6%
- Fibre 7.1 g 25%
- Sugars 21 g —
- Sodium 592 mg 26%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 741 µg 82%
- Vitamin C 20 mg 22%
- Vitamin D 6.7 µg 34%
- Vitamin E 0.31 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 1.3 mg 108%
- Riboflavin (B2) 1.4 mg 108%
- Niacin (B3) 16.7 mg 104%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.76 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 1.7 mg 100%
- Folate (B9) 667 µg 167%
- Vitamin B12 5 µg 208%
- Choline 25.6 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 35 mg 3%
- Iron 30 mg 167%
- Magnesium 99 mg 24%
- Phosphorus 309 mg 25%
- Potassium 267 mg 6%
- Zinc 5 mg 45%
- Copper 0.3 mg 33%
- Selenium 20.9 µg 38%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 389 | 10 g | 73 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 × cup (1 NLEA serving for adults) | 30 g | 117 | 3 g | 22 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 × cup (1 serving for children under 4 years) | 20 g | 78 | 2 g | 15 g | 0.9 g |
| 2 × cup (1 NLEA serving for adults) | 60 g | 233 | 6 g | 44 g | 2.8 g |
| ½ × cup (1 NLEA serving for adults) | 15 g | 58 | 1.5 g | 11 g | 0.7 g |
| 3 × cup (1 NLEA serving for adults) | 90 g | 350 | 9 g | 66 g | 4.1 g |
| 4 × cup (1 NLEA serving for adults) | 120 g | 467 | 12 g | 88 g | 5.5 g |
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- Alpen cerealready-to-eat352 kcal / 100 g
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- Weetabix cerealready to eat355 kcal / 100 g
- Post Honeycomb cerealcereals ready-to-eat394 kcal / 100 g
- Weetabix Alpen muesli cerealready to eat386 kcal / 100 g
- Shredded wheat cerealready to eat, post360 kcal / 100 g
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Questions about Alpha-Bits cereal
How much Alpha-Bits cereal is a usual serving?
A modest bowl is about 30 g; for a child under four, a portion of about 20 g is typical. Weigh it once to see what that looks like in your usual bowl.
How do you keep Alpha-Bits cereal crunchy in milk?
Pour the milk over the cereal just before you eat it. If you like a little softness, let it stand for a minute or two; it will continue to absorb milk and lose its crunch.
How should you store Alpha-Bits cereal after opening?
Fold the inner bag closed or transfer the cereal to an airtight container, then keep it in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture makes the pieces go stale and soft.
What goes well with Alpha-Bits cereal?
Serve it with cold milk, or add sliced banana, berries or chopped apple for freshness and texture. A spoonful of plain yoghurt works if you want a thicker bowl.
What can you use instead of Alpha-Bits cereal?
For another sweet, crunchy cereal, try a similar puffed or shaped cereal; for a less sweet bowl, use plain wholegrain flakes and add fruit. The texture and sweetness will differ.
Is Alpha-Bits cereal high in iron?
Yes. A 30 g portion provides 9 mg of iron, so it is high in iron.
How does Alpha-Bits cereal compare with Alpen cereal for fibre?
Alpen has more fibre: 9.1 g per 100 g, compared with 7.1 g in Alpha-Bits cereal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171641 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
