
Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry) nutrition facts
Per 3 tbsp (1 NLEA serving) ยท 35 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.7g12% of calories
- Carbs27g87% of calories
- Fat0.2g1% of calories
- โ Fat free
- โ Low saturated fat
- โ Sodium free
- โ Sugar free
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry) (3 tbsp (1 NLEA serving), 35 g) has 128 calories, with 3.7 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories). It is high in thiamine (36% DV), riboflavin (b2) (29% DV) and niacin (43% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine36%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Niacin43%
- Vitamin B654%
- Iron179%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Calcium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 tbsp (1 NLEA serving) (35 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 132 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 179% |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
Full breakdown ยท 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | โ |
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 (1โ3 minutes), enriched)360
- Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1โ3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)55
- Farina (cooked with water, enriched, salted)53
Similar foods
130 calMalt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal3 tbsp dry+2 cal
130 calMalt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original3 tbsp dry+2 cal
130 calMalt O Meal Hot Wheat Cereal3 tbsp dry+2 cal- 132 calFarina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1โ3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)1 cup+4 cal
- 40 calFarina (dry, quick-cooking (1โ3 minutes), enriched)1 tbspโ88 cal
- ๐124 calFarina (cooked with water, enriched, salted)1 cupโ4 cal
Burning 128 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry)?
One serving of Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry) (3 tbsp (1 NLEA serving)) has 128 calories, which works out to 365 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry)?
1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Malt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (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.
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