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McDonald's Wheaties Ready to Eat Breakfast Cereal - Nutrition Facts
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Wheaties Ready to Eat Breakfast Cereal

McDonald's - Wheaties Ready to Eat Breakfast Cereal has a average-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 78.26g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 8.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 18.26 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.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 61, for McDonald's - Wheaties Ready to Eat Breakfast Cereal, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs85%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A521.7 IU10.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin C52.2 mg87%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium173.9 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Iron18.3 mg101.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium695.7 mg29%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate78.3 g26.1%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber8.7 g34.8%Top 10%Very High
Sugars13 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.7 g17.4%Mid 40%Average

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.3%Bottom 30%Low

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 Calories from Fat 4

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium 160 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 2.4% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 4% Iron 23.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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