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Post Consumer, PUFFED WHEAT CEREAL, SWEETENED
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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 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.6 MG | 121% | |
| Niacin | 18.5 MG | 116% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.9 MG | 109% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.6 UG | 232% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 MG | 37% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 59 MG | 14% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 222 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 185 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 93 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.6 MG | 51% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 33% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0g per 100g).
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.7g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (37% DV).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (51% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (33% DV).
- Rich source of Thiamin (83% of Daily Value per 100g).
About PUFFED WHEAT CEREAL, SWEETENED
Sugar is the first ingredient in Post's Puffed Wheat cereal, followed by wheat, corn syrup, honey, caramel color, and salt. The wheat provides a trace of fiber and a little protein, but the overall profile is overwhelmingly refined sweetener. Fat is zero. It is an extremely light cereal by weight, meaning portions look larger than they are. The honey and caramel combination gives it a pleasant toasty sweetness, but nutritionally it is mostly a sugar delivery mechanism.
Ingredients
SUGAR, WHEAT, CORN SYRUP, HONEY, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE (B VITAMIN), REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID (B VITAMIN), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D.
Dietary Information
PUFFED WHEAT CEREAL, SWEETENED is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in PUFFED WHEAT CEREAL, SWEETENED include Vitamin B-12 (232% DV) , Riboflavin (121% DV) , Niacin (116% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (109% DV) , and Thiamin (83% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 370 calories per 100 grams, PUFFED WHEAT CEREAL, SWEETENED gets 4% of its calories from protein, 96% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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