Cereals (cream of wheat, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry) nutrition facts
100 grams of cereals, cream of wheat, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry contain 355 calories, 12 g of protein, 72 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of iron (178% DV), calcium (68% DV), thiamin (B1) (63% DV) and manganese (60% DV). Most of its calories (83%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Iron178%
- Calcium68%
- Thiamin (B1)63%
- Manganese60%
- Niacin (B3)53%
- Riboflavin (B2)32%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.76 mg | 63% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.48 mg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 882 mg | 68% |
| Iron | 32 mg | 178% |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 398 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.35 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.37 mg | 60% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.18 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.63 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 11.6 g | - |
How it compares to other breakfast cereals
| Per 100 g | Cereals (cream of wheat, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 | 328 | +8% |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 8.2 g | +41% |
| Total carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 67.8 g | +6% |
| Total fat | 1.41 g | 4.04 g | -65% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 6.3 g | -30% |
| Total sugars | 0.47 g | 17.5 g | -97% |
| Sodium | 328 mg | 354 mg | -7% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 174655. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.