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Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry

Breakfast Cereals

A 100g serving covers 178% of the daily recommended Iron, making Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry is primarily a carbohydrate source, delivering 71.8g of carbs with minimal fat at 1.4g per 100g. Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry packs 355 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. At 328mg of sodium per 100g, Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Fiber content sits at 4.4g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry delivers meaningful amounts of 15 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories355KCAL
Protein11.6G
Fat1.4G
Carbs71.8G
Fiber4.4G

Calorie Distribution

346kcal
  • Protein13%11.6 g
  • Fat4%1.4 g
  • Carbs83%71.8 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water11.6G
Energy355KCAL
Protein11.6G
Total lipid (fat)1.4G
Carbohydrate, by difference71.8G
Fiber, total dietary4.4G
Total Sugars0.47G
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.76MG
Riboflavin0.42MG
Niacin8.5MG
Vitamin B-60.09MG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.37MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0UG
Calcium, Ca882MG
Iron, Fe32.0MG
Magnesium, Mg46.0MG
Phosphorus, P398MG
Potassium, K160MG
Sodium, Na328MG
Zinc, Zn1.4MG
Copper, Cu0.21MG
Manganese, Mn1.4MG
Energy1484kJ
Ash3.6G
Sucrose0.39G
Glucose0G
Fructose0G
Lactose0G
Maltose0.07G
Galactose0G
Pantothenic acid0.62MG
Tocopherol, beta0.11MG
Tocopherol, gamma1.1MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.10MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.01MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated0.25G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00.004G
SFA 15:00.002G
SFA 16:00.21G
SFA 17:00.002G
SFA 18:00.03G
SFA 20:00.001G
SFA 22:00.002G
SFA 24:00.002G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.17G
MUFA 14:10.001G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.004G
MUFA 16:1 c0.004G
MUFA 17:10.001G
MUFA 18:10.16G
MUFA 18:1 c0.16G
MUFA 20:10.006G
MUFA 22:10.001G
MUFA 22:1 c0.001G
MUFA 24:1 c0G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.63G
PUFA 18:20.59G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c0.59G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0G
PUFA 18:30.04G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.04G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.002G
PUFA 20:30G
PUFA 20:3 n-30G
PUFA 20:3 n-60G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:40G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0.006G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.005G
TFA 18:1 t0.005G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.001G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.001G
Tryptophan0.08G
Threonine0.24G
Isoleucine0.41G
Leucine0.83G
Lysine0.27G
Methionine0.19G
Cystine0.15G
Phenylalanine0.56G
Tyrosine0.18G
Valine0.51G
Arginine0.48G
Histidine0.26G
Alanine0.38G
Aspartic acid0.54G
Glutamic acid4.1G
Glycine0.47G
Proline1.9G
Serine0.65G
Hydroxyproline0G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
tbsp (13.8g)491.6g0.2g9.9g
tablespoon (1 NLEA serving) (33g)1173.8g0.5g23.7g
cup (174g)61820.2g2.5g124.9g

Scaled from Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry is a excellent source of Iron (178% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry is a excellent source of Calcium (68% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry is a excellent source of Protein (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry is a good source of Fiber (16% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry is a good source of Sodium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • Cereals Cream of Wheat 2 1/2 Minute Cook Time Dry provides 32.0mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Iron: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Fiber: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories355
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4G2%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 328MG14%
Total Carbohydrate 71.8G26%
Dietary Fiber 4.4G16%
Total Sugars 0.47G
Protein 11.6G23%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 882MG68%
Iron 32.0MG178%
Potassium 160MG3%

* 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 174655.

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