Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry) nutrition facts
Per 3 tbsp Β· 33 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.8g13% of calories
- Carbs24g83% of calories
- Fat0.5g4% of calories
- β Low fat
- β Low saturated fat
- β Low sodium
- β Sugar free
- β Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry) (3 tbsp, 33 g) has 117 calories, with 3.8 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in thiamine (21% DV), calcium (29% DV) and iron (132% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine21%
- Calcium29%
- Iron132%
- Manganese20%
Good source of
10β19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Niacin17%
- Phosphorus19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 tbsp (33 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 291 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 132% |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 131 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
Full breakdown Β· 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | β |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | β |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | β |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | β |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | β |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | β |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | β |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | β |
| Fructose | 0 g | β |
| Galactose | 0 g | β |
| Glucose | 0 g | β |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | β |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | β |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | β |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | β |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | β |
| Lactose | 0 g | β |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | β |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | β |
| Maltose | 0 g | β |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | β |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | β |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | β |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | β |
| Proline | 1 g | β |
| Serine | 0.2 g | β |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | β |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | β |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | β |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | β |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | β |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | β |
| Valine | 0.2 g | β |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 117 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry)?
One serving of Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry) (3 tbsp) has 117 calories, which works out to 355 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20β50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry)?
108 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cream of wheat cereal (2 1/2-minute, dry)?
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.
