Calories in Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat
Generic food Breakfast Cereals
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat contains 366 kcal per 100 g. A 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (15 g) provides about 55 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 5% 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 224% of the Daily Value for selenium, 60% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 53% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 366 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.41 g | 2% |
| Trans fat I | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 76.4 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber I | 9.4 g | 34% |
| Total sugars I | 1.4 g | |
| Protein I | 16.3 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.64 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 240 µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.42 µg | 18% |
| Choline C | 32.7 mg | 6% |
| Calcium I | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron I | 4.4 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium I | 133 mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus I | 331 mg | 26% |
| Potassium I | 364 mg | 8% |
| Zinc I | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper C | 0.45 mg | 50% |
| Selenium M | 123 µg | 224% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein16.3 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber9.4 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 5 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.4 g)
- Fat2.2 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 3.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.41 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium5 mgin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 344 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.31 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 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 | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy I | 1,531 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 11 IU |
| Folic acid C | 122 µg |
| Folate, food C | 32 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular | 367 | 16 g | 67 g | 6.3 g |
| Cereal, plain puffs | 357 | 9.5 g | 77.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Cereal, shredded wheat, plain | 358 | 11.9 g | 73.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Cereal, O's, plain | 374 | 12.4 g | 67.9 g | 6.2 g |
| Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, banana bread | 361 | 16.5 g | 64.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Cereals, QUAKER, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar | 361 | 16.4 g | 64.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, weight control, cinnamon | 361 | 16.5 g | 64.2 g | 6.3 g |
| Cereal, other, plain | 370 | 9.4 g | 73.7 g | 3.9 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 366 kcal. 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (15 g): about 55 kcal.
Is cereals ready-to-eat high in protein?
Cereals ready-to-eat contains 16.3 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 cup, 1 NLEA serving (15 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in cereals ready-to-eat?
Cereals ready-to-eat has 76.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.4 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cereals ready-to-eat?
Cereals ready-to-eat contains 2.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.41 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 selenium (224% DV), Folate (B9) (60% DV), Thiamin (B1) (53% DV), copper (50% DV) and Niacin (B3) (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cereals ready-to-eat?
100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0.2% 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, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Wheat has 366 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 171669. 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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