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* 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 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.8 MG | 59% | |
| Niacin | 9.1 MG | 57% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.9 MG | 53% | |
| Folate, total | 727 UG | 182% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.7 UG | 114% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 29.5 MG | 164% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 109 MG | 26% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 273 MG | 22% | |
| Potassium, K | 327 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 18 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.8 MG | 62% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (1.8g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (10.9g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (164% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (26% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (22% DV).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (62% of Daily Value per 100g).
About LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL
Malt-O-Meal's lightly sweetened shredded wheat starts with whole grain wheat as the first and dominant ingredient, with sugar kept genuinely low and BHT used for freshness. The rest is a standard B-vitamin and mineral fortification package. Carbs are high, mostly from the wheat itself, fiber is solid for a breakfast cereal, and protein is moderate. Fat is almost nonexistent. It is one of the cleaner sweetened wheat cereals on the market, closer to plain shredded wheat than to the sugar-forward end of the breakfast aisle.
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GELATIN, BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS & MINERALS: VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, REDUCED IRON, ZINC (ZINC OXIDE).
Dietary Information
LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL include Folate, total (182% DV) , Iron, Fe (164% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (114% DV) , Thiamin (83% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (62% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 345 calories per 100 grams, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT CEREAL gets 11% of its calories from protein, 95% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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