Wheat Chex
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals General Mills
Wheat Chex contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.75 cup, 47 g (47 g) provides about 167 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in breakfast cereals on FoodFactly, where the median is 400 kcal per 100 g across 7,916 products.
100 g provides 169% of the Daily Value for iron, 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 34% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 576 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 86.4 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber L | 13.6 g | 49% |
| Total sugars L | 11.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 10.2 g | 20% |
| Protein L | 10.2 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A L | 153 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C L | 15.3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D L | 7 µg | 35% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.48 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.58 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) L | 136 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.81 µg | 34% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 220 mg | 17% |
| Iron L | 30.5 mg | 169% |
| Magnesium L | 107 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus L | 318 mg | 25% |
| Potassium L | 390 mg | 8% |
| Zinc L | 3.7 mg | 34% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 86%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein10.2 gabove the median for breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber13.6 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars11.9 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.2 g)
- Fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 11.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium576 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.4 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 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water L | 12.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| Folic acid L | 76 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 | 458 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 86.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 576 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- General Mills
- Barcode
- 0016000427242
- Quantity
- 14 oz
- Label serving
- 0.75 cup (47 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- Packaging
- Box
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, salt, molasses, baking soda. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.
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 Wheat Chex?
100 g of Wheat Chex has 356 kcal. Serving, 0.75 cup, 47 g (47 g): about 167 kcal.
Is Wheat Chex high in protein?
Wheat Chex contains 10.2 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.8 g in serving, 0.75 cup, 47 g (47 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is above the median (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Wheat Chex?
Wheat Chex has 86.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13.6 g of fiber and 11.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Wheat Chex?
Wheat Chex contains 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Wheat Chex contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (169% DV), Vitamin D (35% DV), Folate (B9) (34% DV), zinc (34% DV) and Vitamin B6 (34% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Wheat Chex?
100 g contains 576 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 4, 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 2776926. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 31, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000427242. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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