Original shredded wheat, original

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Post Foods Llc

Original shredded wheat, original contains 347 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 49 g (49 g) provides about 170 kcal.

Roughly 83% 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 grains and pasta on FoodFactly (377 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for copper, 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 33% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

347kcal per 100 g
12.2 gprotein
81.6 gcarbohydrates
2 gfat
170kcal in serving, 1 cup, 49 g (49 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 347 kcal
Total fat L 2 g 3%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 0 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 81.6 g 30%
Dietary fiber L 12.2 g 44%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 12.2 g 24%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0 mg0%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.069 mg5%
Niacin (B3) L 6.1 mg38%
Vitamin B6 L 0.16 mg10%
Folate (B9) L 49 µg12%
Calcium L 41 mg3%
Iron L 2.2 mg12%
Magnesium L 122 mg29%
Phosphorus L 408 mg33%
Potassium L 388 mg8%
Zinc L 3.1 mg28%
Copper L 0.41 mg45%

% 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: 83%Fat: 5%347kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 12%
  • Carbohydrates 83%
  • 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

Copper45%Niacin (B3)38%Phosphorus33%Magnesium29%Zinc28%Folate (B9)12%Iron12%Vitamin B610%Potassium8%Riboflavin (B2)5%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
  • Fiber12.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.7 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 13 g)
  • Fat2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 5 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.53 g)
  • Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 225 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 L0 g
Polyunsaturated fat L1 g
Other components (4)
Carbohydrate, other L69 g
Fiber, soluble L2 g
Fiber, insoluble L10 g
Vitamin A, IU L0 IU

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 347 kcal347 kcal
Protein 12.2 g12.2 g
Carbohydrates 81.6 g81.6 g
Fat 2 g2 g
Fiber 12.2 g12.2 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 0 mg0 mg

Product details

Brand
Post Foods Llc
Barcode
0884912029829
Label serving
1 cup (49 g)
Category
Cereals and their products
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Whole grain wheat. to preserve the natural wheat flavor, bht is added to the packaging material.

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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1864239. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 8, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0884912029829. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original shredded wheat, original?

100 g of Original shredded wheat, original has 347 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 49 g (49 g): about 170 kcal.

Is Original shredded wheat, original high in protein?

Original shredded wheat, original contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 cup, 49 g (49 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.3 g).

How many carbs are in Original shredded wheat, original?

Original shredded wheat, original has 81.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Original shredded wheat, original?

Original shredded wheat, original contains 2 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, original contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), phosphorus (33% DV), magnesium (29% DV) and zinc (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Original shredded wheat, original?

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 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.