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Puffed Wheat Squares 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Puffed Wheat Squares 1 Recipe

Puffed Wheat Squares 1 has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 18g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 0.8 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low 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 top 10% of all food items.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Puffed Wheat Squares 1 has been given a composite ranking of 43, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs82%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A466.7 IU9.3%Top 10%Very High
Retinol100 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin8.3 mg41.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.3 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41.7 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron8.3 mg46.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium29.2 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus70.8 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium120.8 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium73.3 mg3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium25 mcg35.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate75 g25%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars44.2 g
Sucrose37.5 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.8 g9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.83 g4.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water8.3 g
Ash0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 Calories from Fat 12

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.4 g 2.2%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 17.6 mg 0.7%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 10.6 g

Protein 0.8 g 1.6%

Vitamin A 2.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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