Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 12 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.8g15% of calories
- Carbs9.6g83% of calories
- Fat0.1g2% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified) (1 cup, 12 g) has 44 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 9.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (83% of calories). It is high in thiamine (26% DV), niacin (26% DV) and iron (48% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine26%
- Niacin26%
- Iron48%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (12 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 43 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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- 50 calPresident's Choice All-Natural Puffed Wheat1 cup+6 cal
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Burning 44 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified)?
One serving of Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified) (1 cup) has 44 calories, which works out to 364 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.8 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 Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 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 Puffed wheat cereal (ready-to-eat, fortified)?
0.5 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
