How much sugar is in that breakfast cereal?
Breakfast-eaters have been shown to have overall better diets, less chance of chronic diseases, better concentration and performance, and better weight control.
We have compared the sugar content per serve to teaspoons of sugar, and highlighted the percentage of sugar per 100g.
Label-reading tips
*These cereals contain dried fruit. While dried fruit naturally adds sugar, it’s a good idea to check the ingredients list to see what other sugars have been added.
We have used the serve sizes suggested by the manufacturer. These range from 1/3 cup for the denser mueslis to 1 cup for the lighter cereals.
Tip: Instead of sprinkling sugar on your cereal, slice a banana or add berries for sweetness and extra nutrients.
(Products listed in order from best to worst.)
0.5g sugar per 45g serve
= 1% sugar
0.7g sugar per 2 biscuit serve
= 2% sugar
3.1g sugar per 45g serve
= 7% sugar
4.4g sugar per 30g serve
= 15% sugar
7.5g sugar per 45g serve
= 17% sugar
8.1g sugar per 45g serve
= 18% sugar
8.9g sugar per 50g serve
=18% sugar
10g sugar per 50g serve
= 20% sugar
11.6g sugar per 40g serve
= 29% sugar
19.1g sugar per 50g serve
= 38% sugar
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