Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal nutrition facts
Per 3 tbsp dry ยท 35 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4g13% of calories
- Carbs27g87% of calories
- Fat0g0% 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 Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal (3 tbsp dry, 35 g) has 130 calories, with 4 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories). It is high in iron (135% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron135%
Good source of
10โ19% 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 100 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 135% |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Malt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original371
- Malt O Meal Hot Wheat Cereal371
- Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal371
- Farina (dry, unenriched)369
- 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
Similar foods
128 calMalt-O-Meal Farina Hot Wheat Cereal (dry)3 tbsp (1 NLEA serving)โ2 cal
130 calMalt-O-Meal Hot Wheat Cereal. Original3 tbsp drysame cal
130 calMalt O Meal Hot Wheat Cereal3 tbsp drysame cal- 132 cal
Farina (cooked with water, quick-cooking (1โ3 minutes), enriched, unsalted)1 cup+2 cal - 40 calFarina (dry, quick-cooking (1โ3 minutes), enriched)1 tbspโ90 cal
33 calFarina (dry, unenriched)1 tbspโ97 cal
Burning 130 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)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
One serving of Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal (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 Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4 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 Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 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 Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Malt O Meal Original Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
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.
