cream of wheat cooked with 1%milk and brown sugar has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Riboflavin.
The food contains 61.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 10.6 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for cream of wheat cooked with 1%milk and brown sugar, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 10% | |
Calories from Carbs | 73% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 600 IU | 12% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 158.4 IU | 39.6% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.56 mg | 33.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.28 mg | 1.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 5.6% | ||
Folate | 15.6 mcg | 3.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 22.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 496 mg | 49.6% | ||
Iron | 10.6 mg | 58.9% | ||
Magnesium | 37.2 mg | 9.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 295 mg | 29.5% | ||
Potassium | 505.3 mg | 14.4% | ||
Sodium | 140.6 mg | 5.9% | ||
Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.5% | ||
Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.4% | ||
Manganese | 0.06 mg | 2.8% | ||
Selenium | 10.4 mcg | 14.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 20.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2% | ||
Sugars | 34.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.3 g | 28.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6 g 5.5%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%
Sodium 140.6 mg 5.9%
Total Carbohydrates 61.2 g 20.4%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 34.4 g
Protein 14.3 g 28.6%
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C
Calcium 49.6% Iron 58.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 536
Protein 22.7 g | Carbs 68.7 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 200
Protein 13 g | Carbs 39.2 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 571
Protein 19.3 g | Carbs 67.2 g | Fat 27 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 43.8 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 247
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 14.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 28
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 20.7 g | Fat 6.7 g