
Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 241 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.4g12% of calories
- Carbs32g85% of calories
- Fat0.6g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted) (1 cup, 241 g) has 149 calories, with 4.4 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (62% DV), thiamine (47% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (39% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A62%
- Thiamine47%
- Riboflavin (B2)39%
- Niacin47%
- Vitamin B657%
- Folate (B9)37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium15%
- Copper12%
- Selenium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (241 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 559 μg | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 39% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 57% |
| Folate (B9) | 149 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 154 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 149% |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 43 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 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 | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 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 | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 559 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 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, Lower Sugar, Instant, Cocoa343
- 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−107 cal
120 calWheat Hot Cereal3 tbsp of Cream−29 cal
120 calWheat Hot Cereal3 tbsp of Cream−29 cal
150 calWheat Original¼ cup of Cream+1 cal
110 calWheat Hot Cereal, Whole Grain3 tbsp of Cream−39 cal
120 calWheat Hot Cereal, Lower Sugar, Instant, Cocoa1 packet of Cream−29 cal
Burning 149 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 18minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 21minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted)?
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted) (1 cup) has 149 calories, which works out to 62 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.4 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, prepared with water, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 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 (instant, prepared with water, salted)?
364 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cream of wheat cereal (instant, prepared with water, salted)?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.








