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Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value 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.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 1.3 MG | 112% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.2 MG | 93% | |
| Niacin | 17.9 MG | 112% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.8 MG | 105% | |
| Folate, total | 357 UG | 89% | |
| Choline, total | 23.1 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1,341 UG | 149% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.5 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 357 MG | 27% | |
| Iron, Fe | 28.6 MG | 159% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 MG | 8% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 103 MG | 8% | |
| Potassium, K | 115 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 571 MG | 25% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 MG | 9% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 24% | |
| Selenium, Se | 20 UG | 36% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 10.6g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (1.4g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.3g per 100g).
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (27% DV).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (159% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (25% DV).
About Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry
Cream of Wheat instant in dry form is fine-milled refined wheat, engineered to dissolve almost instantly in hot water. Enrichment adds back the iron and B vitamins that milling removes, which is the main nutritional argument for it over plain white flour. Fiber is low, protein is modest, fat is negligible. The dry format is essentially a shelf-stable convenience product. Cook it plain or sweeten it - either way, the texture is the feature.
Dietary Information
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry include Iron, Fe (159% DV) , Vitamin A, RAE (149% DV) , Thiamin (112% DV) , Niacin (112% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (105% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 366 calories per 100 grams, Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry gets 12% of its calories from protein, 83% from carbohydrates, and 3% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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