Cream of Wheat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular, 10 minute cooking, dry
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cream of Wheat
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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The GI for instant Cream of Wheat is 75.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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67 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 370 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 73 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -1.7 (alkaline) |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 97% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 95% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 94% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 94% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 82% of foods
Cream of Wheat calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 370 | |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 39 | 10.6 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 640 | 173 g |
Cream of Wheat Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for instant Cream of Wheat is 75.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0.33mg of 15mg
2.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
1.5mg of 1mg
125%
Vitamin B2:
0.6mg of 1mg
46%
Vitamin B3:
13mg of 16mg
79%
Vitamin B5:
1.6mg of 5mg
31%
Vitamin B6:
0.32mg of 1mg
25%
Folate:
363µg of 400µg
91%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
69mg of 550mg
13%
Vitamin K:
1.5µg of 120µg
1.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 21%
10.5 g of 50 g
10.5 g (21% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.5 g of 65 g
1.5 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 26%
76.5 g of 300 g
76.5 g (26% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
10.9 g of 2,000 g
10.9 g (1% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
435mg of 280mg
155%
Threonine:
990mg of 1,050mg
94%
Isoleucine:
1383mg of 1,400mg
99%
Leucine:
2388mg of 2,730mg
87%
Lysine:
813mg of 2,100mg
39%
Methionine:
588mg of 1,050mg
56%
Phenylalanine:
1704mg of 1,750mg
97%
Valine:
1530mg of 1,820mg
84%
Histidine:
726mg of 700mg
104%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.83 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Cream of Wheat
Sugar:
0.2 g
Fiber:
3.8 g
Other:
73 g
All nutrients for Cream of Wheat per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% | 20% |
7.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 11g | 25% | 43% |
3.7 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.5g | 2% | 71% |
22.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 73g | N/A | 5% |
1.3 times more than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 77g | 26% | 6% |
2.7 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | 37% |
5.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 606mg | 61% | 6% |
4.8 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 120mg | 4% | 78% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 29mg | 358% | 3% |
11 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | 74% |
44.9 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | 22% |
1.6 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.21mg | 23% | 31% |
1.5 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.88mg | 8% | 56% |
7.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 115mg | 16% | 60% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 7mg | 0% | 87% |
70 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | 85% |
13.3 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 20µg | 36% | 46% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5mg | 42% | 18% |
1.9 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 15% | 46% |
1.5 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 26% | 40% |
2.3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | 57% |
2.2 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | 63% |
1.1 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | 81% |
203.2 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 121µg | 30% | 22% |
2 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 0.24g | 1% | 75% |
24.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 23mg | 4% | 74% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.21g | N/A | 78% |
47.8 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | N/A | 50% |
56.9 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | 72% |
2.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | 77% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.46mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.8mg | 0% | 76% |
3.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.27mg | 0% | 82% |
1.7 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.57mg | 0% | 73% |
1.2 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.51mg | 0% | 76% |
4 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.24mg | 0% | 77% |
3.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
2.3%
Total Fat
1.5g
1.1%
Saturated Fat 0.24g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.3%
Sodium 7mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
15%
Dietary Fiber
3.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
11g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
606mg
61%
Iron
29mg
358%
Potassium
120mg
3.5%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
References
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