Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Blueberry MUFFIN TOPS Cereal
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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Malt-O-Meal Blueberry Muffin Tops Cereal is a sweet, crunchy breakfast treat designed to mimic the flavor of a blueberry muffin's prized top. The cereal pieces are small, golden-brown nuggets with a crisp texture, studded with artificially flavored blueberry pieces. While it delivers a satisfying, nostalgic sweetness, it is a calorie-dense cereal with a significant sugar load per serving.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 72% carbs · 23% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its direct hit of comforting, bakery-inspired flavor and the satisfying crunch that doesn't get soggy quickly in milk. It taps into the nostalgic appeal of muffins, offering a fun, sweet start to the day.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 35g per 100g) can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike and subsequent crash. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein and fat, like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts, and practice strict portion control (stick to a measured serving).
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Contains a small amount of dietary fiber.
- Offers a convenient, no-prep breakfast option.
- Satisfies cravings for sweet, baked-good flavors.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Malt-O-Meal is a brand known for its bulk-bag cereals, which often offer a lower price-per-ounce than their boxed counterparts.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.1 g |
| Energy | 443 kcal |
| Energy | 1853 kj |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.5 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 338 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 34.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 176 mg |
| Potassium, K | 179 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 462 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 14.7 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 25.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.6 mg |
| Niacin | 19.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 2.0 mg |
| Folate, total | 667 ug |
| Folic acid | 648 ug |
| Folate, food | 19.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1121 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 500 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1665 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.97 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 130 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.2 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 3.2 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.6 ug |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this cereal considered healthy?
It's primarily a fun, sweet treat rather than a health food. Its high sugar and refined carbohydrate content mean it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Can I use this cereal in baking?
Yes, it can be crushed and used as a topping for muffins, quick breads, or even as a crunchy coating for baked chicken or fish for a sweet-savory twist.
Does it contain real blueberries?
The blueberry pieces are typically artificially flavored and colored. For real blueberry nutrition, you would need to add fresh or frozen blueberries to your bowl.
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 4.43 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 4.7 g fiber · 35.4 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: 2.58 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.