Wheatena (dry) nutrition facts
Per β cup (1 NLEA serving) Β· 40 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.2g14% of calories
- Carbs30g79% of calories
- Fat1.2g7% of calories
- β Low fat
- β Low saturated fat
- β Low sodium
- β Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Wheatena (dry) (β cup (1 NLEA serving), 40 g) has 143 calories, with 5.2 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in calcium (20% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium20%
- Phosphorus22%
Good source of
10β19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Iron18%
- Magnesium12%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for β cup (1 NLEA serving) (40 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.4 ΞΌg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1 ΞΌg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 200 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 154 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
Full breakdown Β· 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | β |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | β |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 143 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 27minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Wheatena (dry)?
One serving of Wheatena (dry) (β cup (1 NLEA serving)) has 143 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Wheatena (dry) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Wheatena (dry) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20β50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Wheatena (dry)?
5.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Wheatena (dry)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
