Wheaties - Wheaties has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 81.48g 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 11.11 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 low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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 30 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 81, for Wheaties - Wheaties, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 4% | |
Calories from Carbs | 84% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1851.9 IU | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 22.2 mg | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 1.9 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 2.8 mg | 185.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 3.7 mg | 217.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 37 mg | 185.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 3.7 mg | 185.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B12 | 11.1 mcg | 185.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 74.1 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 30 mg | 166.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 88.9 mg | 22.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 370.4 mg | 37% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 388.9 mg | 11.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 703.7 mg | 29.3% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 27.8 mg | 185.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 81.5 g | 27.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 44.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 14.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 11.1 g | 22.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium 190 mg 7.9%
Total Carbohydrates 22 g 7.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 2% Iron 45%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 407
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 74.6 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 83.3 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 371
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 74.3 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 394
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 82.2 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 453
Protein 23.4 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 389
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 77.8 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 453
Protein 23.4 g | Carbs 48.4 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 390
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 85.4 g | Fat 5.6 g