Original shredded wheat
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Best Choice
Original shredded wheat contains 333 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (347 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for zinc, 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 27% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 17 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 80 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 13.3 g | 48% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 11.7 g | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.33 mg | 20% |
| Calcium L | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium L | 100 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus L | 333 mg | 27% |
| Potassium L | 450 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 5 mg | 45% |
% 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 82%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein11.7 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 8 g)
- Fiber13.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
- Fat2.5 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium17 mgbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 131 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.83 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Fiber, soluble L | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber, insoluble L | 10 g |
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 | 333 kcal | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 11.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 80 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | n/a | 17 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Best Choice
- Barcode
- 0070038363460
- Category
- Grains and Pasta
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 Original shredded wheat?
100 g of Original shredded wheat has 333 kcal.
Is Original shredded wheat high in protein?
Original shredded wheat contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Original shredded wheat?
Original shredded wheat has 80 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Original shredded wheat?
Original shredded wheat contains 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Original shredded wheat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), phosphorus (27% DV), magnesium (24% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Original shredded wheat?
100 g contains 17 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 30, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2484119. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0070038363460. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 30, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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