Shredded Wheat Original
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Post
Shredded Wheat Original contains 350 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 /3 cups, 60 g (60 g) provides about 210 kcal.
Roughly 83% 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 breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (377 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 109% of the Daily Value for manganese, 45% of the Daily Value for zinc and 42% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 350 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 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 81.7 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber L | 13.3 g | 48% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.7 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.29 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.55 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) L | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 3.3 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium L | 100 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus L | 333 mg | 27% |
| Potassium L | 417 mg | 9% |
| Zinc L | 5 mg | 45% |
| Copper L | 0.32 mg | 36% |
| Manganese L | 2.5 mg | 109% |
| Selenium L | 11.4 µg | 21% |
| Iodine L | 11.4 µg | 8% |
| Chloride L | 64.6 mg | 3% |
% 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 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 breakfast cereals (median 9 g)
- Fiber13.3 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 14 g)
- Fat2.5 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 0.6 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 244 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water14.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.83 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 67.7 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.011 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.069 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.94 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water L | 14.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Fiber, soluble L | 2 g |
| Fiber, insoluble L | 12 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 | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 11.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 81.7 g | 81.7 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Post
- Barcode
- 0884912180629
- Quantity
- 16.4oz (465 g)
- Label serving
- 1 /3 cups (60 g)
- Category
- Extruded flakes
- Packaging
- Plastic,Box,en:container
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat. bht added to preserve freshness.
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 Shredded Wheat Original?
100 g of Shredded Wheat Original has 350 kcal. Serving, 1 /3 cups, 60 g (60 g): about 210 kcal.
Is Shredded Wheat Original high in protein?
Shredded Wheat Original contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 /3 cups, 60 g (60 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in Shredded Wheat Original?
Shredded Wheat Original has 81.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Shredded Wheat Original?
Shredded Wheat Original 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 Shredded Wheat Original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (109% DV), zinc (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (42% DV), copper (36% DV) and phosphorus (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in 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 September 21, 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 2607681. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0884912180629. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 21, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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