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Post Consumer, ORIGINAL SHREDDED WHEAT, ORIGINAL
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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 MG | 0% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 6.1 MG | 38% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 41 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 122 MG | 29% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 408 MG | 33% | |
| Potassium, K | 388 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 MG | 28% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.4 MG | 45% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 12.2g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.0g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (12.2g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Magnesium, Mg (29% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (33% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (28% DV).
About ORIGINAL SHREDDED WHEAT, ORIGINAL
One ingredient: whole grain wheat. Post Original Shredded Wheat contains nothing else before the BHT added to the packaging film. No added sugar, no salt, no flavor agents. The fiber and protein content is among the highest of any mainstream breakfast cereal, and the fat is minimal. It tastes like wheat, which surprises people expecting sweetness. Eaten with fruit and milk it becomes a genuinely nourishing bowl; plain it is an acquired taste.
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT. TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL WHEAT FLAVOR, BHT IS ADDED TO THE PACKAGING MATERIAL.
Dietary Information
ORIGINAL SHREDDED WHEAT, ORIGINAL is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in ORIGINAL SHREDDED WHEAT, ORIGINAL include Copper, Cu (45% DV) , Niacin (38% DV) , Phosphorus, P (33% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (29% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 347 calories per 100 grams, ORIGINAL SHREDDED WHEAT, ORIGINAL gets 14% of its calories from protein, 94% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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