Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 11 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.3g13% of calories
- Carbs8.1g82% of calories
- Fat0.2g5% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched) (1 tbsp, 11 g) has 40 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 8.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (82% of calories). It is high in iron (46% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron46%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (11 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 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 13 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 78 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 17 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 28 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 40 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 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 | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal371
- Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original371
- Malt O Meal Hot Wheat Cereal371
- Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry)365
- Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched)360
- Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)55
- Farina (cooked with water, enriched, unsalted)53
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130 calMalt O Meal Hot Wheat Cereal3 tbsp dry+90 cal- 127 calFarina (cooked with water, enriched, unsalted)1 cup+87 cal
- 132 calFarina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)1 cup+92 cal
Burning 40 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched)?
One serving of Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched) (1 tbsp) has 40 calories, which works out to 360 calories per 100 g. That is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.3 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 Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched)?
14 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Farina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched)?
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.
