Wheat Puffs - Sweetened Puff Wheat Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 89.59g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very 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 sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.5 gms of protein, it is average 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.
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 6.72 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.
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 49, for Wheat Puffs - Sweetened Puff Wheat Cereal, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 0% | |
Calories from Carbs | 92% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2798.5 IU | 56% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 22.4 mg | 37.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 1.9 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 1.4 mg | 93.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 1.9 mg | 111.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 18.7 mg | 93.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 1.9 mg | 95% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B12 | 5.6 mcg | 93.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 6.7 mg | 37.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 59.7 mg | 14.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 149.3 mg | 14.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 167.9 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 242.5 mg | 10.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 29.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 56 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0 g | |||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 65 mg 2.7%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 15 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 389
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 77.7 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 370
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 75.9 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 370
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 89.5 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 429
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 65.7 g | Fat 14.3 g