Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 251 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.7g12% of calories
- Carbs27g85% of calories
- Fat0.5g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted) (1 cup, 251 g) has 126 calories, with 3.7 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in calcium (22% DV) and iron (125% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium22%
- Iron125%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine15%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Copper11%
- Selenium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (251 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 | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 43 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 223 mg | 22% |
| Iron | 10 mg | 125% |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 13% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 237 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
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 cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted)50
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120 calWheat Hot Cereal3 tbsp of Cream−5 cal
150 calWheat Original¼ cup of Cream+25 cal
110 calWheat Hot Cereal, Whole Grain3 tbsp of Cream−15 cal
Burning 126 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted)?
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted) (1 cup) has 126 calories, which works out to 50 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.7 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 (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 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, cooked with water, salted)?
324 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cream of wheat cereal (regular, 10-minute, cooked with water, salted)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
