Wheaties cereal nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 36 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3g9% of calories
- Carbs30g86% of calories
- Fat0.8g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Wheaties cereal (1 cup, 36 g) has 127 calories, with 3 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (22% DV), thiamine (84% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (86% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A22%
- Thiamine84%
- Riboflavin (B2)86%
- Niacin83%
- Vitamin B6103%
- Folate (B9)67%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Phosphorus15%
- Copper11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (36 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 199 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 84% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 86% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 103% |
| Folate (B9) | 267 μg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4 μg | 167% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 27 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 150% |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 107 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 10 mg | 91% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 199 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 127 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Wheaties cereal?
One serving of Wheaties cereal (1 cup) has 127 calories, which works out to 353 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Wheaties cereal high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Wheaties cereal keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 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 Wheaties cereal?
264 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Wheaties cereal?
5.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
