Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Honey Nut SCOOTERS
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
Malt-O-Meal Honey Nut Scooters are sweetened, toasted oat cereal pillows coated in a honey-nut glaze. They deliver a satisfying, crunchy texture with a mild sweetness, making them a quick breakfast staple. Nutritionally, they are a high-carbohydrate, energy-dense food with moderate fiber and protein.
Calorie split: 9% protein · 81% carbs · 10% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their addictive, crunchy texture and the perfect balance of honey sweetness and nutty flavor. They are a nostalgic, comforting choice that's easy to eat dry as a snack or with cold milk.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (29.97g per 100g) can lead to blood-sugar spikes, especially when eaten alone. To counteract this, pair them with a source of protein and fat, like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts, and practice portion control by sticking to a single serving. Additionally, those with gluten sensitivities should be cautious as they are made from oats processed in a facility that may handle wheat.
Key benefits
- Quick and convenient energy source from carbohydrates
- Provides dietary fiber (6.3g per 100g) for digestive support
- Contains a moderate amount of protein (8.59g per 100g)
- Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals (typical for ready-to-eat cereals)
- Long shelf life and easy to store
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Malt-O-Meal, the brand, was founded in 1919 and originally produced a hot cereal, but it's their cold, ready-to-eat cereals like Scooters that became household staples in the U.S.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 2.5 g |
| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Energy | 1620 kj |
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.5 g |
| Ash | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 333 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 30.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 92.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 318 mg |
| Potassium, K | 241 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 695 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 12.5 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 20.0 mg |
| Thiamin | 1.3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.4 mg |
| Niacin | 16.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.7 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 A, IU | 1667 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 133 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.3 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 3.3 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.63 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is Malt-O-Meal Honey Nut Scooters gluten-free?
While oats are naturally gluten-free, Malt-O-Meal cereals are processed in facilities that also handle wheat, so they are not certified gluten-free and may contain traces.
Can I eat this cereal as a snack?
Yes, many people enjoy it dry as a crunchy snack, but be mindful of portion sizes due to the high sugar content.
How does it compare nutritionally to other sweetened cereals?
It is similar in sugar and calorie content to other sweetened cereals, but its fiber content is slightly higher, which can help with satiety.
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 3.87 kcal/g · 9% calories from protein · 6.3 g fiber · 30.0 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: 2.88 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.