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Nutritional Profile of Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
We got 59 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks great (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- 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 first-rate (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Glutamic Acid (Amino Acids)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
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 Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
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 Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
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 Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
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 Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
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 Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
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: Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 79 g | 22.4 g | 103 | 178 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 12.4 g | 3.5 g | 30 | 124 |
| Starch | 65.1 g | 18.5 g | 4 | 18 |
| Sucrose | 550 mg | 155.9 mg | 19 | 395 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 940 mg | 266.5 mg | 259 | 1582 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 290 mg | 82.2 mg | 227 | 2567 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 93 | 1410 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 410 mg | 116.2 mg | 173 | 2411 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2 g | 569.8 mg | 185 | 1547 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 392 mg | 111.1 mg | 161 | 1889 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 168 | 1673 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 274 mg | 77.7 mg | 242 | 2547 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 36 | 457 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 108 | 1321 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 74 | 879 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 16 | 587 |
| Arginine | 450 mg | 127.6 mg | 15 | 562 |
| Aspartic Acid | 530 mg | 150.3 mg | 18 | 581 |
| Betaine | 158 mg | 44.8 mg | 2 | 14 |
| Cystine | 240 mg | 68 mg | 8 | 256 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3 g | 847.7 mg | 11 | 343 |
| Glycine | 430 mg | 121.9 mg | 12 | 596 |
| Histidine | 230 mg | 65.2 mg | 15 | 779 |
| Isoleucine | 340 mg | 96.4 mg | 15 | 693 |
| Leucine | 680 mg | 192.8 mg | 18 | 456 |
| Lysine | 320 mg | 90.7 mg | 9 | 676 |
| Methionine | 170 mg | 48.2 mg | 14 | 780 |
| Phenylalanine | 460 mg | 130.4 mg | 13 | 608 |
| Proline | 970 mg | 275 mg | 10 | 196 |
| Serine | 490 mg | 138.9 mg | 14 | 607 |
| Threonine | 310 mg | 87.9 mg | 13 | 705 |
| Tryptophan | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 9 | 325 |
| Tyrosine | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 25 | 909 |
| Valine | 450 mg | 127.6 mg | 14 | 612 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 3.2 g | 32 | 577 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 138 | 412 |
| Folate, food | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 15 | 246 |
| Folate, total | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 127 | 341 |
| Niacin | 6.3 mg | 1.8 mg | 125 | 538 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 308 µg | 87.3 µg | 44 | 879 |
| Riboflavin | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 192 | 721 |
| Thiamin | 280 µg | 79.4 µg | 139 | 604 |
| Vitamin B6 | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 157 | 811 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Phylloquinone | 1.4 µg | 0.4 µg | 38 | 911 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 149 | 491 |
| Copper, Cu | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 38 | 477 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg | 745.6 µg | 222 | 658 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 29 | 190 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.5 mg | 714.4 µg | 25 | 142 |
| Phosphorus, P | 375 mg | 106.3 mg | 35 | 291 |
| Potassium, K | 381 mg | 108 mg | 54 | 517 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.8 µg | 0.8 µg | 156 | 666 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 273 | 1157 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.9 mg | 819.3 µg | 101 | 624 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 23.1 mg | 6.5 mg | 56 | 925 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 6.1 g | 1.7 g | 175 | 2362 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.6 g | 442.3 mg | 110 | 504 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 337 kcal | 95.5 kcal | 78 | 351 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,410 kj | 399.7 kj | 40 | 165 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Post Shredded Wheat (Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuits (1 NLEA Serving) | 47.0 g | 1.7 oz |
8 Similar Breakfast Cereals
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| Honey Nut Shredded Wheat | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 48 |
| Shredded Wheat | No of Nutrients |
(Original Spoon-Size, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 42 |
(Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 46 |
(Bagged Cereal, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 26 |
(100%) | 40 |
| Shredded Wheat N' Bran | No of Nutrients |
(Spoon-Size, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 37 |
| Shredded Wheat'n Bran | No of Nutrients |
| 35 |
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