Farina (dry, unenriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 9 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g13% of calories
- Carbs7g88% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Farina (dry, unenriched) (1 tbsp, 9 g) has 33 calories, with 1 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (9 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 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 8 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 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
- Farina (dry, unenriched)369
- 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
Similar foods
128 calMalt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry)3 tbsp (1 NLEA serving)+95 cal
130 calMalt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal3 tbsp dry+97 cal
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130 calMalt O Meal Hot Wheat Cereal3 tbsp dry+97 cal- 132 cal
Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)1 cup+99 cal - 40 calFarina (dry, quick-cooking (1–3 minutes), enriched)1 tbsp+7 cal
Burning 33 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Farina (dry, unenriched)?
One serving of Farina (dry, unenriched) (1 tbsp) has 33 calories, which works out to 369 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Farina (dry, unenriched) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 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, unenriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 88% 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, unenriched)?
0.3 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
