Cereals Wheatena Dry
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A 100g serving covers 229% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Cereals Wheatena Dry one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Cereals Wheatena Dry is primarily a carbohydrate source, delivering 75.6g of carbs with minimal fat at 2.9g per 100g. Cereals Wheatena Dry packs 357 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. With only 13mg of sodium, Cereals Wheatena Dry is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Cereals Wheatena Dry provides 12.8g of dietary fiber per 100g (46% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Cereals Wheatena Dry delivers meaningful amounts of 16 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein14%13.1 g
- Fat7%2.9 g
- Carbs79%75.6 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 6.5 | G |
| Energy | 357 | KCAL |
| Protein | 13.1 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.9 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 75.6 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 12.8 | G |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.07 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 | MG |
| Niacin | 3.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 | MG |
| Folate, total | 59.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3.4 | MG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.3 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 500 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 3.6 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 130 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 384 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 492 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 13.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.4 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.33 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 5.3 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 70.7 | UG |
| Energy | 1494 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.9 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 59.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 59.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 13.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 22.0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 292 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.43 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.42 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.41 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.41 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.4 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.11 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (35g) | 125 | 4.6g | 1g | 26.5g |
| cup (1 NLEA serving) (40g) | 143 | 5.2g | 1.2g | 30.2g |
| cup (141g) | 503 | 18.5g | 4.1g | 106.6g |
Scaled from Cereals Wheatena Dry's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Cereals Wheatena Dry is a excellent source of Fiber (46% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Cereals Wheatena Dry is a excellent source of Zinc (40% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Cereals Wheatena Dry is a excellent source of Calcium (38% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Cereals Wheatena Dry is a excellent source of Magnesium (31% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Cereals Wheatena Dry is a excellent source of Protein (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
With 492mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Cereals Wheatena Dry. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Cereals Wheatena Dry is naturally low in sodium at 13mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The high fiber (12.8g) and low fat profile makes Cereals Wheatena Dry a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.
Cereals Wheatena Dry provides 3.6mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
- Calcium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171665.
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