Cereals (cream of wheat, instant, prepared with water, without salt) nutrition facts
100 grams of cereals, cream of wheat, instant, prepared with water, without salt contain 62 calories, 1.8 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of iron (28% DV), vitamin A (26% DV) and folate (25% 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
- Iron28%
- Vitamin A26%
- Folate25%
- Thiamin (B1)19%
- Niacin (B3)19%
- Vitamin B618%
% 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 A | 232 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.09 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.08 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate | 101 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.96 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 18 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 6% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 84.4 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other breakfast cereals
| Per 100 g | Cereals (cream of wheat, instant, prepared with water, without salt) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 | 328 | -81% |
| Protein | 1.84 g | 8.2 g | -78% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 67.8 g | -81% |
| Total fat | 0.24 g | 4.04 g | -94% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 6.3 g | -90% |
| Total sugars | 0.07 g | 17.5 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 354 mg | -71% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173902. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.