Cereals (cream of wheat, instant, dry) nutrition facts
100 grams of cereals, cream of wheat, instant, dry contain 366 calories, 11 g of protein, 76 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of iron (159% DV), vitamin A (149% DV), folate (146% DV) and thiamin (B1) (112% DV). Most of its calories (85%) 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
- Iron159%
- Vitamin A149%
- Folate146%
- Thiamin (B1)112%
- Niacin (B3)112%
- Vitamin B6105%
% 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 D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1340 µg | 149% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.34 mg | 112% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.21 mg | 93% |
| Niacin (B3) | 17.9 mg | 112% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.79 mg | 105% |
| Folate | 583 µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 23.1 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 103 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 20 µg | 36% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.19 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.77 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 10.4 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other breakfast cereals
| Per 100 g | Cereals (cream of wheat, instant, dry) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 | 328 | +12% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 8.2 g | +29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 75.5 g | 67.8 g | +11% |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 4.04 g | -65% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 6.3 g | -48% |
| Total sugars | 0.4 g | 17.5 g | -98% |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 354 mg | +61% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171660. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.