cherry image
Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original
Bread, Grains & PastaMalt-O-Meal

Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original nutrition facts

Per 3 tbsp dry · 35 g

Calories
130
7%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    27g
    82% of calories
  • Fat
    0.5g
    3% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original (3 tbsp dry, 35 g) has 130 calories, with 5 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (82% of calories). It is high in iron (135% DV).

Per 100 g
371cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Net carbs
26g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Iron135%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Calcium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 3 tbsp dry (35 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium100 mg
10%
Iron11 mg
135%

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 130 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 25min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 16min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 11min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 18min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original?

One serving of Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original (3 tbsp dry) has 130 calories, which works out to 371 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 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 Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original?

0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Recipes with hot wheat cereal. original

More bread, grains & pasta

View all