Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 49 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.8g12% of calories
- Carbs40g83% of calories
- Fat1g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size) (1 cup, 49 g) has 172 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (22% DV), phosphorus (27% DV) and manganese (85% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber22%
- Phosphorus27%
- Manganese85%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine12%
- Niacin17%
- Iron15%
- Magnesium16%
- Zinc14%
- Copper18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (49 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 11 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 188 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 13 μg | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 172 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 33minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 21minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size)?
One serving of Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size) (1 cup) has 172 calories, which works out to 351 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.8 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 Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size)?
1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Post Shredded Wheat (spoon-size)?
0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
