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Nutritional Profile of Puffed Wheat (Plain) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 38 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Puffed Wheat (Plain).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Protein (Protein)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Puffed Wheat (Plain)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 76.4 g | 21.7 g | 123 | 207 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.4 g | 2.7 g | 51 | 153 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.4 g | 388.4 mg | 252 | 1539 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 313 mg | 88.7 mg | 220 | 2548 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 108 | 1491 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 413 mg | 117.1 mg | 172 | 2408 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.2 g | 609.5 mg | 178 | 1533 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 94 | 1146 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 312 mg | 88.5 mg | 192 | 1968 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 171 | 1676 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 261 mg | 74 mg | 246 | 2559 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 73 mg | 20.7 mg | 4 | 910 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 7 | 292 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 803 mg | 227.6 mg | 147 | 1597 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 107 | 916 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 4.6 g | 14 | 429 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 240 µg | 68 µg | 106 | 223 |
| Folate, food | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 25 | 257 |
| Folate, total | 154 µg | 43.7 µg | 102 | 229 |
| Folic Acid | 122 µg | 34.6 µg | 100 | 152 |
| Niacin | 5.3 mg | 1.5 mg | 135 | 697 |
| Riboflavin | 397 µg | 112.5 µg | 112 | 415 |
| Thiamin | 639 µg | 181.2 µg | 99 | 273 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 79 | 686 |
| Vitamin B6 | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 170 | 851 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Phylloquinone | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 32 | 905 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 176 | 523 |
| Copper, Cu | 453 µg | 128.4 µg | 24 | 414 |
| Iron, Fe | 4.4 mg | 1.3 mg | 161 | 484 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 27 | 187 |
| Phosphorus, P | 331 mg | 93.8 mg | 55 | 333 |
| Potassium, K | 364 mg | 103.2 mg | 60 | 534 |
| Selenium, Se | 123 µg | 34.9 µg | 2 | 29 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 270 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 mg | 870.3 µg | 95 | 606 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 32.7 mg | 9.3 mg | 17 | 829 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.7 g | 1 g | 203 | 2485 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 366 kcal | 103.8 kcal | 53 | 322 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Puffed Wheat (Plain)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
4 Similar Breakfast Cereals
Explore the nutrient content of similar breakfast cereals below by clicking on their names.
Similar Breakfast Cereals 1 - 4
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| Malt-O-Meal Puffed Wheat | No of Nutrients |
| 38 | |
| Puffed Wheat | No of Nutrients |
(Fortified, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 46 |
(Presweetened With Sugar) | 44 |
| Quaker Puffed Wheat | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 41 |
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