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Calories in Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Shredded Wheat, bagged cereal

Generic food Breakfast Cereals

Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Shredded Wheat, bagged cereal contains 348 kcal per 100 g. A 3 biscuits, 1 NLEA serving (63 g) provides about 219 kcal.

Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% 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 41% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 29% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

348kcal per 100 g
11.2 gprotein
81 gcarbohydrates
2 gfat
219kcal in 3 biscuits, 1 NLEA serving (63 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories I 348 kcal
Total fat I 2 g 3%
Saturated fat I 0.41 g 2%
Trans fat I 0 g
Cholesterol I 0 mg 0%
Sodium I 4 mg 0.2%
Total carbohydrates I 81 g 29%
Dietary fiber I 11.8 g 42%
Total sugars I 0.81 g
Protein I 11.2 g 22%
Vitamin A C 0 µg0%
Vitamin C I 0 mg0%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E I 0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1) I 0.23 mg19%
Riboflavin (B2) I 0.11 mg8%
Niacin (B3) I 5.2 mg33%
Vitamin B6 I 0.26 mg15%
Folate (B9) C 51 µg13%
Vitamin B12 I 0 µg0%
Calcium I 45 mg3%
Iron I 3.3 mg19%
Magnesium I 172 mg41%
Phosphorus I 362 mg29%
Potassium I 358 mg8%
Zinc I 2.5 mg23%

% 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: 12%Carbohydrates: 84%Fat: 5%348kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 12%
  • Carbohydrates 84%
  • 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

Magnesium41%Niacin (B3)33%Phosphorus29%Zinc23%Thiamin (B1)19%Iron19%Vitamin B615%Folate (B9)13%Riboflavin (B2)8%Potassium8%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein11.2 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 8.5 g)
  • Fiber11.8 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 5 g)
  • Sugars0.81 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 18.4 g)
  • Fat2 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 3.7 g)
  • Saturated fat0.41 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 0.63 g)
  • Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 344 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water4.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat I0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat I1.2 g
Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Other components (6)
Water I4.2 g
Ash I1.5 g
Energy I1,456 kJ
Vitamin A, IU I0 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food I51 µg

Other forms of Cereals ready-to-eat

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cereal, shredded wheat, plain 358 11.9 g 73.8 g 1.7 g
Cereal, plain puffs 357 9.5 g 77.2 g 1.7 g
Cereal, O's, plain 374 12.4 g 67.9 g 6.2 g
Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular 367 16 g 67 g 6.3 g
Cereal, wheat squares 356 10.5 g 75 g 1.5 g
Cereals, WHEATENA, dry Dried or dry 357 13.1 g 75.6 g 2.9 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

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172987. 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).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cereals ready-to-eat?

100 g of cereals ready-to-eat has 348 kcal. 3 biscuits, 1 NLEA serving (63 g): about 219 kcal.

Is cereals ready-to-eat high in protein?

Cereals ready-to-eat contains 11.2 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in 3 biscuits, 1 NLEA serving (63 g). About 12% 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 81 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 11.8 g of fiber and 0.81 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cereals ready-to-eat?

Cereals ready-to-eat contains 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 magnesium (41% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), phosphorus (29% DV), zinc (23% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cereals ready-to-eat?

100 g contains 4 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, Shredded Wheat, bagged cereal has 348 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.