Wheat Chex nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 63 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.2g10% of calories
- Carbs52g86% of calories
- Fat1.1g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Wheat Chex (1 cup, 63 g) has 217 calories, with 6.2 g of protein, 52 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (27% DV), Vitamin A (22% DV) and thiamine (42% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber27%
- Vitamin A22%
- Thiamine42%
- Riboflavin (B2)44%
- Niacin42%
- Vitamin B652%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium13%
- Magnesium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (63 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 200 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 42% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 44% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 52% |
| Folate (B9) | 536 μg | 134% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 84% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 134 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 19 mg | 241% |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 201 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 7 mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 6% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 200 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 217 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 41minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Wheat Chex?
One serving of Wheat Chex (1 cup) has 217 calories, which works out to 345 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Wheat Chex high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Wheat Chex keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Wheat Chex?
359 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Wheat Chex?
6.5 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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