Cereals, ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Blueberry Mini SPOONERS
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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Malt-O-Meal Blueberry Mini SPOONERS are tiny, pillow-shaped, frosted cereal pieces bursting with a sweet blueberry flavor and a satisfying, crunchy texture. Each spoonful delivers a burst of sugary, fruity taste that softens slightly in milk. Nutritionally, it's a high-carb, low-fat cereal with a notable 10.3g of fiber per 100g, helping to balance its 18.44g of sugar.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 86% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its intensely sweet, artificial blueberry flavor and the fun, spoon-friendly shape that's perfect for snacking dry or in milk. It taps into a nostalgic love for colorful, frosted breakfast cereals that feel like a treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (18.44g per 100g) can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike, especially on an empty stomach. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or fat like Greek yogurt, a handful of nuts, or a glass of milk, and practice portion control by sticking to the serving size.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber (10.3g per 100g).
- Very low in fat (1.92g per 100g).
- Provides quick energy from its carbohydrate content.
- Convenient, no-cook breakfast or snack option.
- Contains added vitamins and minerals typical of fortified cereals.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'SPOONERS' name is a trademarked brand from Malt-O-Meal (now part of Post Holdings), specifically designed to highlight the cereal's unique, spoon-friendly pillow shape.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 4.4 g |
| Energy | 350 kcal |
| Energy | 1464 kj |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.9 g |
| Ash | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 33.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 29.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 73.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 331 mg |
| Potassium, K | 327 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.99 mg |
| Niacin | 14.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.3 mg |
| Folate, DFE | 848 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.67 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.40 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.20 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.85 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted — USDA does not publish this profile for Cereals.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.80 g |
| Lysine | 0.12 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.21 g |
| Valine | 0.34 g |
| Arginine | 0.24 g |
| Histidine | 0.18 g |
| Alanine | 0.46 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.48 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.49 g |
| Serine | 0.38 g |
FAQ
Is this cereal gluten-free?
No. It is typically made with wheat flour and may contain malt flavoring derived from barley, making it unsuitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Why is the fiber content so high for a sugary cereal?
The high fiber (10.3g/100g) likely comes from added sources like soluble corn fiber or oat fiber, which are included to boost the nutritional profile and improve texture.
Can I eat this cereal if I'm watching my sugar intake?
Due to its high sugar content, it should be consumed in moderation. A single 55g serving contains about 10g of sugar. Consider it an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.50 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 10.3 g fiber · 18.4 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.01 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.