⏱ 25 min totalCream of Wheat
Per 1 serving · 241 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g14% of calories
- Carbs56g73% of calories
- Fat4.2g12% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cream of Wheat (241 g) has 306 calories, with 11 g of protein, 56 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), Vitamin A (77% DV) and thiamine (56% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Vitamin A77%
- Thiamine56%
- Riboflavin (B2)67%
- Niacin51%
- Vitamin B667%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D15%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Zinc12%
- Copper11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Add 1/2 cup of dry cream of wheat to a pot and pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk.
- 2
Stir the mixture and turn the heat to medium.
- 3
Continue stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- 4
Add 3 tablespoons of brown sugar and mix well until the sugar melts into the cereal.
- 5
Once the cereal is thick and light brown in color, turn off the heat and serve in a bowl. Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (241 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 697 μg | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 56% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 67% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 67% |
| Folate (B9) | 168 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 40% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 41 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 390 mg | 39% |
| Iron | 13 mg | 161% |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 215 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 25% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 6 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 9 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 697 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 13 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 306 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of Wheat?
One serving of Cream of Wheat (1 serving) has 306 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of Wheat high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cream of Wheat keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 54 g of net carbs and 73% 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?
344 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cream of Wheat?
23 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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