General Mills Wheaties - Wheaties Whole Grain Flakes Honey Toasted has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 77.72g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 11.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 33.31 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for General Mills Wheaties - Wheaties Whole Grain Flakes Honey Toasted, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 12% | |
Calories from Carbs | 77% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1850.4 IU | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 22.2 mg | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 148 IU | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 2.8 mg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 3.1 mg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 37 mg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 3.7 mg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 740.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 11.1 mcg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 647.7 mg | 64.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 33.3 mg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 59.2 mg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 185 mg | 18.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 259.1 mg | 7.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 573.6 mg | 23.9% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 27.8 mg | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 77.7 g | 25.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 29.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 24.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.1 g | 22.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.6 g | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3 g 4.6%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 310 mg 12.9%
Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 13 g
Protein 6 g 12%
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 35% Iron 100%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 74.1 g | Fat 5.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 70.5 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 344
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 78.2 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 334
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 75.9 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 235
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 44.7 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 193
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 29.6 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 397
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 69.4 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 277
Protein 20.2 g | Carbs 70.5 g | Fat 1.3 g