farina
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Malt-O-Meal
Farina contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp dry, 35 g (35 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (349 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 172% of the Daily Value for iron, 34% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 30% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 77.1 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.39 mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) L | 137 µg | 34% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 286 mg | 22% |
| Iron L | 30.9 mg | 172% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 114 mg | 9% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 87%
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
- Protein11.4 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 11 g)
- Fiber2.9 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.3 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| Folic acid L | 143 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 | 371 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.1 g | 77.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Malt-O-Meal
- Barcode
- 0042400137320
- Quantity
- 28 oz
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp dry (35 g)
- Category
- Cereal flours
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC ORTHO - PHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), FOLIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2).
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 farina?
100 g of farina has 371 kcal. Serving, 3 tbsp dry, 35 g (35 g): about 130 kcal.
Is farina high in protein?
Farina contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 3 tbsp dry, 35 g (35 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 11 g).
How many carbs are in farina?
Farina has 77.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in farina?
Farina contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does farina contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (172% DV), Folate (B9) (34% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (30% DV), calcium (22% DV) and Niacin (B3) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in farina?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 11, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2469752. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 7, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042400137320. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 11, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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