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Cream of Wheat "corn" bread Recipe

Cream of Wheat "corn" bread has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 20.3g 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 bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for Cream of Wheat "corn" bread, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A65 IU1.3%
Vitamin C0.12 mg0.2%
Vitamin D10.8 IU2.7%
Vitamin E0.72 mg2.4%
Thiamin0.06 mg4.3%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.2%
Niacin0.86 mg4.3%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.9%
Folate17.2 mcg4.3%
Vitamin B120.09 mcg1.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium147 mg14.7%
Iron2.3 mg12.7%
Magnesium2 mg0.5%
Phosphorus60 mg6%
Potassium25.3 mg0.7%
Sodium167.9 mg7%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.01 mg0.6%
Manganese0.05 mg2.7%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.3 g6.8%
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%
Sugars6.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.3 g6.6%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.3 g 6.6%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 23.6 mg 7.9%

Sodium 167.9 mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 20.3 g 6.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 3.4 g 6.8%

Vitamin A 1.3% Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 14.7% Iron 12.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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