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Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat
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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 | 0.6 MG | 53% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 31% | |
| Niacin | 5.3 MG | 33% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Folate, total | 154 UG | 39% | |
| Choline, total | 32.7 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 18% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 24 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 4.4 MG | 25% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 133 MG | 32% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 331 MG | 26% | |
| Potassium, K | 364 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 MG | 28% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.5 MG | 50% | |
| Selenium, Se | 123.1 UG | 224% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 16.3g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.2g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (9.4g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (25% DV).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (32% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (26% DV).
About Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat
Quaker Puffed Wheat is one of the more nutritionally honest puffed cereals: the base is whole wheat, protein is notably high for a puffed product, and fiber is real. Fat is minimal and added sugar is absent. The texture is light and airy, the flavor subtly wheaty and nutty. It works well as a low-fat cereal with milk or mixed into homemade granola for volume without weight. Compared to sugar-coated puffed options, this one stands up well.
Dietary Information
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat include Selenium, Se (224% DV) , Thiamin (53% DV) , Copper, Cu (50% DV) , Folate, total (39% DV) , and Niacin (33% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 366 calories per 100 grams, Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat gets 18% of its calories from protein, 83% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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