Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 173 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g12% of calories
- Carbs132g85% of calories
- Fat2.6g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry) (1 cup, 173 g) has 640 calories, with 18 g of protein, 132 g of carbohydrates and 2.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and thiamine (72% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein36%
- Dietary fiber23%
- Thiamine72%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
- Niacin45%
- Folate (B9)52%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B614%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Magnesium11%
- Zinc14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (173 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 72% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) | 209 μg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1,048 mg | 105% |
| Iron | 49 mg | 618% |
| Potassium | 208 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 199 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 35 μg | 63% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Wheat Original375
- Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry)370
- 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
Similar foods
42 calCream of wheat cereal (instant, dry)1 tbsp−598 cal
149 calCream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted)1 cup−491 cal
120 calWheat Hot Cereal3 tbsp of Cream−520 cal
120 calWheat Hot Cereal3 tbsp of Cream−520 cal
150 calWheat Original¼ cup of Cream−490 cal
110 calWheat Hot Cereal, Whole Grain3 tbsp of Cream−530 cal
Burning 640 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 122minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 77minCycling (moderate)
- 53minRunning (6 mph)
- 90minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry)?
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry) (1 cup) has 640 calories, which works out to 370 calories per 100 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry) high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% 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 cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 126 g of net carbs and 85% 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 cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry)?
12 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, dry)?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
