Nature Valley · Processed Cereal Products
Nature Valley Oats & Dark Chocolate Protein Granola Cereal
A 28g serving of Nature Valley Oats & Dark Chocolate Protein Granola Cereal has 120 calories, 7g of sugars and 65mg of sodium, as submitted by GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. to USDA (FoodData Central 2754916, record updated Feb 23, 2026).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2754916, available Mar 12, 2026; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. submitted to USDA, for the declared 28g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 016000437784
- Category
- Processed Cereal Products
- Records
- 25 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other processed cereal products
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 42% of the 1,868 processed cereal products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 24% of them.
Where the calories come from: 57% carbohydrate, 26% fat and 17% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among processed cereal products: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 25 g | 26.8 g | 42% |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 360 mg | 24% |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 7.1 g | 91% |
| Calories | 429 | 400 | 74% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 1,868 products, one per barcode.
Other cereal in this aisle
942 of the 1,868 processed cereal products are named cereal. Per 100 g their median is 385 calories, 467 mg of sodium and 7.1 g of protein; 112 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Cascadian Farm Fruity Crispy Rice Cereal Cascadian Farm | 182 mg | 412 |
| Wonderworks Keto Friendly Fruity Breakfast Cereal Wonderworks | 182 mg | 350 |
| Bear Naked Cereal Granola Original Cinnamon 11.2oz Bear Naked | 170 mg | 447 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "cereal", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Soy Protein Isolate, Semisweet Chocolate Chunks (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, natural flavor, soy lecithin), Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Tapioca Syrup, Molasses, Rice Starch, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.
The statement lists 13 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Soy Protein Isolate. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Feb 23, 2026), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2754916).
More Nature Valley processed cereal products
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Valley Cranberry Raisin Almond Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal | 429 | 28.57 g | 161 mg |
| Nature Valley Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars 48 Count | 429 | 20 g | 200 mg |
| Nature Valley Double Chocolate Chip Muffin Bar | 429 | 22.86 g | 514 mg |
| Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Salted Caramel Soft Baked Bar | 429 | 28.57 g | 357 mg |
| Nature Valley Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Muffin Bar | 429 | 25.71 g | 486 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Nature Valley Oats & Dark Chocolate Protein Granola Cereal?
120 per 28g serving, and 429 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Nature Valley Oats & Dark Chocolate Protein Granola Cereal?
65mg per serving (3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. submitted to USDA, last updated Feb 23, 2026. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov