Quaker puffed wheat cereal nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 12 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2g17% of calories
- Carbs9.2g77% of calories
- Fat0.3g6% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker puffed wheat cereal (1 cup, 12 g) has 44 calories, with 2 g of protein, 9.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in selenium (27% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Selenium27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Manganese10%
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% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 18 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 2% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 27% |
Full breakdown · 13 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 | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 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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- 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 Quaker puffed wheat cereal?
One serving of Quaker puffed wheat cereal (1 cup) has 44 calories, which works out to 366 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker puffed wheat cereal high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 17% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Quaker puffed wheat cereal keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quaker puffed wheat cereal?
0.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Quaker puffed wheat cereal?
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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