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Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals

Cereal flakes (average)

Flakes, bran and germs 352 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Cereal flakes (average) provides 352 kcal (1,490 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of phosphorus (310 mg), dietary fibre (9.5 g) and iron (3.9 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Flakes, bran and germs” category (“Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family) of the Swiss database.

Cereal flakes (average)

The essentials for 100 g

Protein11.5 g 23%
Fat3.7 g 5%
Carbohydrates63.5 g 24%
Dietary fibre9.5 g 32%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy352 kcal (1,490 kJ)C18%
Protein11.5 gC23%
Fat3.7 gC5%
of which saturated fat0.6 gC3%
of which polyunsaturated1.3 gCn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates63.5 gC24%
of which sugars1.4 gC2%
Dietary fibre9.5 gC32%
Water12.6 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium28 mgC4%
Iron3.9 mgC28%
Magnesium100 mgC27%
Phosphorus310 mgC44%
Potassium280 mgC14%
Sodium8 mgC0%
Zinc2.5 mgC25%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgC0%
Vitamin B120 µgC0%
Vitamin C0 mgC0%
Folate37 µgC18%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein23%
Fat5%
Carbohydrates24%
Dietary fibre32%
Phosphorus44%
Iron28%
Magnesium27%
Zinc25%
Folate18%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Barley flakes+ 3 g+ 2.2 g+ 19 kcal
vs Millet, wholemeal flakes+ 0.9 g− 0.2 g− 8 kcal
vs Oat bran, raw− 7 g− 3.3 g− 19 kcal
vs Wheat germ− 17.7 g− 5.8 g− 23 kcal
vs Wheat bran, raw− 3.7 g− 1.8 g+ 81 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Cereal flakes (average)?
100 g of Cereal flakes (average) provides 352 kcal, i.e. 1,490 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Cereal flakes (average)?
100 g provides 11.5 g of protein, i.e. 23% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Cereal flakes (average)?
100 g contains 3.7 g of fat, of which 0.6 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Cereal flakes (average)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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