Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup Β· 237 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.6g14% of calories
- Carbs25g79% of calories
- Fat0.9g6% of calories
- β Low fat
- β Low saturated fat
- β Low sodium
- β Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted) (1 cup, 237 g) has 130 calories, with 4.6 g of protein, 25 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 (145% DV) and manganese (24% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium30%
- Iron145%
- Manganese24%
Good source of
10β19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Thiamine19%
- Niacin12%
- Folate (B9)18%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Copper12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (237 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 71 ΞΌg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 299 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 145% |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 24% |
Full breakdown Β· 34 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | β |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | β |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | β |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | β |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | β |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | β |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | β |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | β |
| Fructose | 0 g | β |
| Galactose | 0 g | β |
| Glucose | 0 g | β |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | β |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | β |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | β |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | β |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | β |
| Lactose | 0 g | β |
| Leucine | 1 g | β |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | β |
| Maltose | 7 g | β |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | β |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | β |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | β |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | β |
| Proline | 1 g | β |
| Serine | 0.4 g | β |
| Starch | 12 g | β |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | β |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | β |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | β |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | β |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | β |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | β |
| Valine | 0.4 g | β |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Wheat Original375
- Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry)366
- Wheat Hot Cereal364
- Wheat Hot Cereal364
- Wheat Hot Cereal, Whole Grain333
- Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted)62
- Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted)55
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Burning 130 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted)?
One serving of Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted) (1 cup) has 130 calories, which works out to 55 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% 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, 1 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 20β50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cream of wheat (cooked with water, microwaved, 1 minute cook time, unsalted)?
9.5 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, 1 minute cook time, unsalted)?
7.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
