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Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted)
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Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup Β· 231 g

Calories
120
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.3g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    23g
    79% of calories
  • Fat
    0.9g
    7% of calories
Portion
  • βœ“ Low fat
  • βœ“ Low saturated fat
  • βœ“ Low sodium
  • βœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted) (1 cup, 231 g) has 120 calories, with 4.3 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in calcium (30% DV), iron (144% DV) and manganese (23% DV).

Per 100 g
52cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.6g
Net carbs
22g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.6g
0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Calcium30%
  • Iron144%
  • Manganese23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine17%
  • Niacin10%
  • Folate (B9)18%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Phosphorus19%
  • Copper13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (231 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 ΞΌg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)74 ΞΌg
18%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium303 mg
30%
Iron12 mg
144%
Potassium60 mg
1%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus132 mg
19%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese1 mg
23%
Full breakdown Β· 33 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 gβ€”
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 gβ€”
Arginine0.2 gβ€”
Aspartic acid0.2 gβ€”
Cystine0.1 gβ€”
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 gβ€”
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 gβ€”
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 gβ€”
Fructose0 gβ€”
Galactose0 gβ€”
Glucose0 gβ€”
Glutamic acid2 gβ€”
Glycine0.2 gβ€”
Histidine0.1 gβ€”
Hydroxyproline0 gβ€”
Isoleucine0.2 gβ€”
Lactose0 gβ€”
Leucine0.3 gβ€”
Lysine0.2 gβ€”
Maltose1 gβ€”
Methionine0.1 gβ€”
Monounsaturated fats0.1 gβ€”
Phenylalanine0.2 gβ€”
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 gβ€”
Proline1 gβ€”
Serine0.3 gβ€”
Sucrose0.2 gβ€”
Threonine0.1 gβ€”
Total omega 30 gβ€”
Total omega 60.4 gβ€”
Tryptophan0 gβ€”
Tyrosine0.2 gβ€”
Valine0.2 gβ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 120 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 23min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 14min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 10min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 17min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted)?

One serving of Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted) (1 cup) has 120 calories, which works out to 52 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted)?

104 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 2 1/2 minute cook time, unsalted)?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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