Calories in Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat, lightly frosted, spoon-size
Generic food Breakfast Cereals
Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat, lightly frosted, spoon-size contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (52 g) provides about 183 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (371 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 183% of the Daily Value for manganese, 120% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 78% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 19 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 83.8 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber I | 9.6 g | 34% |
| Total sugars I | 22.3 g | |
| Protein I | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.72 mg | 60% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.82 mg | 63% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 9.6 mg | 60% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.88 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.96 mg | 56% |
| Folate (B9) C | 313 µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 2.9 µg | 120% |
| Choline I | 20 mg | 4% |
| Calcium I | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron I | 3.5 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium I | 93 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus I | 276 mg | 22% |
| Potassium I | 327 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper I | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese C | 4.2 mg | 183% |
| Selenium I | 4.1 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- 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
- Protein7.8 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber9.6 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 5 g)
- Sugars22.3 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.4 g)
- Fat1.9 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 3.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.3 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium19 mgbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 344 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.93 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.86 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.063 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.8 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy I | 1,473 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid C | 173 µg |
| Folate, food C | 19 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 2.9 µg |
Other forms of Cereals ready-to-eat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size | 339 | 10.9 g | 80.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, OAT BRAN FLAKES, HEALTH VALLEY | 380 | 10 g | 78 g | 3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted Cooked | 401 | 7.1 g | 81.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, frosted oat cereal with marshmallows | 400 | 7.1 g | 84.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, WEETABIX whole grain cereal | 371 | 11.4 g | 81.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GREAT GRAINS, Raisin, Date & Pecan | 378 | 7.9 g | 74.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN | 352 | 11.2 g | 75.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, FAMILIA | 388 | 9.5 g | 73.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat and bran, presweetened with nuts and fruits | 385 | 7.1 g | 76.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, with almonds | 409 | 7.7 g | 79.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GREAT GRAINS Crunchy Pecan Cereal | 403 | 9 g | 73 g | 10.5 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST GREAT GRAINS Banana Nut Crunch | 390 | 9.8 g | 70.9 g | 8.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereal, shredded wheat, flavored | 367 | 9.5 g | 78.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Cereals, ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Blueberry Mini SPOONERS | 350 | 8.8 g | 79.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Cereal, O's, multigrain | 373 | 8.5 g | 76.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Cereal, K's, flavored | 363 | 7.3 g | 80.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Cereal, ready-to-eat, NFS | 379 | 7.7 g | 77.7 g | 4 g |
| Cereal, reduced sugar | 376 | 8.4 g | 76.9 g | 3.7 g |
| Cereal, oat squares | 379 | 10.4 g | 73.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Cereal, O's, NFS | 379 | 10.5 g | 72 g | 5.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cereals ready-to-eat?
100 g of cereals ready-to-eat has 352 kcal. 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (52 g): about 183 kcal.
How much protein is in cereals ready-to-eat?
Cereals ready-to-eat contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (52 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is below the median (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in cereals ready-to-eat?
Cereals ready-to-eat has 83.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.6 g of fiber and 22.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cereals ready-to-eat?
Cereals ready-to-eat contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.3 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cereals ready-to-eat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (183% DV), Vitamin B12 (120% DV), Folate (B9) (78% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (63% DV) and Niacin (B3) (60% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cereals ready-to-eat?
100 g contains 19 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cereals ready-to-eat have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat, lightly frosted, spoon-size has 352 kcal, while cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, honey roasted has 401 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173918. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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