Wheaties cereal
Packaged product Grains and Pasta General Mills
Wheaties cereal contains 342 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 38 g (38 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (374 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 162% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 158% of the Daily Value for zinc and 158% 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 | 342 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 579 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 84.2 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10.5 g | 38% |
| Total sugars L | 13.2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 13.2 g | 26% |
| Protein L | 7.9 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A L | 237 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C L | 23.7 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D L | 11 µg | 55% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 2.1 mg | 162% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 25.3 mg | 158% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 2.6 mg | 155% |
| Folate (B9) L | 632 µg | 158% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Calcium L | 79 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 28.4 mg | 158% |
| Magnesium L | 88.4 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus L | 263 mg | 21% |
| Potassium L | 368 mg | 8% |
| Zinc L | 17.4 mg | 158% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein7.9 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 9.7 g)
- Fiber10.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8 g)
- Sugars13.2 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 12.7 g)
- Fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.6 g)
- Sodium579 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 230 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Folic acid L | 368 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 | 342 kcal | 342 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 84.2 g | 84.2 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 10.5 g | 10.5 g |
| Sugars | 13.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Sodium | 579 mg | 579 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- General Mills
- Barcode
- 0016000275652
- Quantity
- 442g
- Label serving
- 1 cup (38 g)
- Category
- Cereal flakes
- Packaging
- Box,en:card-carton
- Nutri-Score
- C 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, corn syrup, salt. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols). Iron and zinc. Vitamin C(sodium) A B vitamin ( niacinamide) vitamin B6, vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
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 Wheaties cereal?
100 g of Wheaties cereal has 342 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 38 g (38 g): about 130 kcal.
How much protein is in Wheaties cereal?
Wheaties cereal contains 7.9 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 cup, 38 g (38 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 9.7 g).
How many carbs are in Wheaties cereal?
Wheaties cereal has 84.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.5 g of fiber and 13.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Wheaties cereal?
Wheaties cereal contains 1.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Wheaties cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (162% DV), zinc (158% DV), Niacin (B3) (158% DV), Folate (B9) (158% DV) and iron (158% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Wheaties cereal?
100 g contains 579 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 13, 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 2775267. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 13, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000275652. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 13, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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