Cereal, Kellogg's apple jacks

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 208% of daily vitamin B-12, 109% of daily riboflavin and 99% of daily folate needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin B-12 5.4 mcg
  2. Riboflavin 1.52 mg
  3. Folate (DFE) 594 mcg
  4. Vitamin B-6 1.79 mg
  5. Vitamin C 54 mg
  6. Iron 16.1 mg
  7. Zinc 5.4 mg
  8. Vitamin D 143 IU
  9. Protein 5.1 g
  10. Potassium 112 mg
  11. Choline 7.5 mg
  12. Calcium 12 mg
  13. DHA 0 g
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium12 mg1000 mg
Choline7.5 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)594 mcg600 mcg
Iron16.1 mg27 mg
Potassium112 mg2900 mg
Protein5.1 g70 g
Riboflavin1.52 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-125.4 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-61.79 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C54 mg85 mg
Vitamin D143 IU600 IU
Zinc5.4 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Limit

Kellogg's Apple Jacks cereal is safe in moderation during pregnancy, though intake should be limited. It contains fortified vitamin B12, riboflavin, and folic acid, but the sweetened loops carry twelve grams of added sugar per cup with negligible fiber. The USDA Dietary Guidelines emphasize prioritizing unsweetened whole grain cereals to prevent rapid spikes in blood sugar. Reserve Apple Jacks for an occasional treat and choose whole wheat cereals for regular meals.

Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines · NHS

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Cereal, Kellogg's apple jacks provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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