Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal

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Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal

Cream of Wheat · 12 oz

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
246
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
0013130060257
Serving size
1 serving (61 g)
Sold in
United States

At a glance

Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal is a product in the category “Plain porridge”. It provides 246 kcal (1,044 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 serving (61 g) contains about 150 kcal, or 7% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 658% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 100% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 999% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene and E412 - Guar gum. It is sold in United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1 serving (61 g))
Energy 1,044 kJ / 246 kcal 12% 637 kJ / 150 kcal
Fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Saturated fat 0 g 0% 0 g
Trans fat 0 g 0 g
Carbohydrates 48 g 18% 29 g
Sugars 13 g 15% 8 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Fibre 1.6 g 7% 1 g
Protein 13 g 26% 8 g
Salt 0.94 g 16% 0.58 g
Cholesterol 8.2 mg 5 mg
Vitamin D 13 µg 7.9 µg
Calcium 754 mg 460 mg
Iron 13 mg 8 mg
Potassium 459 mg 280 mg

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 48 products in the category “Plain porridge”.

Energy -33%
This product: 245.9 kcal Category median: 368.4 kcal
Sugars +658%
This product: 13.1 g Category median: 1.7 g
Fat -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 5.3 g
Saturated fat -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 1 g
Salt +1247%
This product: 0.9 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein +12%
This product: 13.1 g Category median: 11.7 g
Fibre -78%
This product: 1.6 g Category median: 7.4 g

Ingredients

WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3). CONTAINS WHEAT

Allergens

Gluten

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal?

Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal contains 246 kcal per 100 g, which is about 150 kcal per serving of 1 serving (61 g).

Does Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal.

Which additives does Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal contain?

Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal contains E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene and E412 - Guar gum.

Which allergens are in Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal lists these allergens: Gluten. Always check the package.

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