Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 12 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.2g12% of calories
- Carbs8.7g84% of calories
- Fat0.2g4% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry) (1 tbsp, 12 g) has 42 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (84% of calories). It is high in iron (41% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
- Thiamine13%
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Niacin13%
- Vitamin B616%
- Folate (B9)10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (12 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 154 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 41 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 154 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 42 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry)?
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry) (1 tbsp) has 42 calories, which works out to 366 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 84% 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 (instant, dry)?
66 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cream of wheat cereal (instant, dry)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
