Wheat Chex
Packaged product Frühstückszerealien General Mills
Wheat Chex contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 0.75 cup, 47 g (47 g) provides about 167 kcal.
Roughly 86 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10 % from protein and 4 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in Frühstückszerealien on FoodFactly, where the median is 400 kcal per 100 g across 9.296 products.
100 g provides 169 % of the Daily Value for Eisen, 35 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 34 % of the Daily Value for Folat (B9).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1,7 g | 2 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 576 mg | 25 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 86,4 g | 31 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 13,6 g | 49 % |
| Total sugars L | 11,9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 10,2 g | 20 % |
| Protein L | 10,2 g | 20 % |
| Vitamin A L | 153 µg | 17 % |
| Vitamin C L | 15,3 mg | 17 % |
| Vitamin D L | 7 µg | 35 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,22 mg | 17 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2,7 mg | 17 % |
| Pantothensäure (B5) L | 0,48 mg | 10 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,58 mg | 34 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 136 µg | 34 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,81 µg | 34 % |
| Cholin L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 220 mg | 17 % |
| Eisen L | 30,5 mg | 169 % |
| Magnesium L | 107 mg | 25 % |
| Phosphor L | 318 mg | 25 % |
| Kalium L | 390 mg | 8 % |
| Zink L | 3,7 mg | 34 % |
| Kupfer L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Mangan L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Selen L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Iodin L | 10 µg | 7 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10 %
- Carbohydrates 86 %
- Fat 4 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10,2 gabove the median for Frühstückszerealien (median 9,3 g)
- Fiber13,6 gin the top quarter of Frühstückszerealien (median 7,1 g)
- Sugars11,9 gbelow the median for Frühstückszerealien (median 18 g)
- Fat1,7 gin the lowest quarter of Frühstückszerealien (median 11,3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of Frühstückszerealien (median 2 g)
- Sodium576 mgin the top quarter of Frühstückszerealien (median 148 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stärke L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-Carotin L | 5 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Wasser L | 12,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
| Koffein L | 0 mg |
| Folsäure L | 76 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 458 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 10,2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 86,4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 1,7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 13,6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11,9 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 576 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- General Mills
- Barcode
- 0016000427242
- Quantity
- 14 oz
- Label serving
- 0.75 cup (47 g)
- Category
- Frühstückszerealien
- Packaging
- Box
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, salt, molasses, baking soda. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wheat Chex?
100 g of Wheat Chex has 356 kcal. Serving, 0.75 cup, 47 g (47 g): about 167 kcal.
Is Wheat Chex high in protein?
Wheat Chex contains 10,2 g of protein per 100 g (20 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4,8 g in Serving, 0.75 cup, 47 g (47 g). About 10 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Frühstückszerealien, that is above the median (median 9,3 g).
How many carbs are in Wheat Chex?
Wheat Chex has 86,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13,6 g of fiber and 11,9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Wheat Chex?
Wheat Chex contains 1,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Wheat Chex contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (169 % DV), Vitamin D (35 % DV), Folat (B9) (34 % DV), Zink (34 % DV) and Vitamin B6 (34 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Wheat Chex?
100 g contains 576 mg of sodium, 25 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 4. März 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2776926. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. August 2026. Imported 6. November 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000427242. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 4. März 2026. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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