Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 240 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.4g14% of calories
- Carbs26g81% of calories
- Fat0.8g6% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted) (1 cup, 240 g) has 132 calories, with 4.4 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories). It is high in thiamine (25% DV), niacin (22% DV) and folate (b9) (46% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine25%
- Niacin22%
- Folate (B9)46%
- Calcium23%
- Iron160%
- Manganese20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Vitamin B618%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Phosphorus13%
- Copper11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) | 185 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 233 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 13 mg | 160% |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 89 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 31 μg | 56% |
Full breakdown · 35 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 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 | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 25 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 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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Burning 132 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 19minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)?
One serving of Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted) (1 cup) has 132 calories, which works out to 55 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 81% 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 (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)?
43 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)?
1.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
