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Nutritional Profile of Puffed Wheat (Fortified, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Puffed Wheat (Fortified, 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 first-rate (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
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 sky-high (Top 10) for 21 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Glutamic Acid (Amino Acids)
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Histidine (Amino Acids)
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Protein (Protein)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Puffed Wheat (Fortified, 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.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Puffed Wheat (Fortified, 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 Puffed Wheat (Fortified, 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 Puffed Wheat (Fortified, 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: Puffed Wheat (Fortified, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 79.6 g | 22.6 g | 96 | 171 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 96 | 204 |
| Fatty Acids (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 205 | 2608 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 228 | 1628 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 548 mg | 155.4 mg | 11 | 465 |
| Arginine | 712 mg | 201.8 mg | 6 | 373 |
| Aspartic Acid | 823 mg | 233.3 mg | 10 | 377 |
| Cystine | 289 mg | 81.9 mg | 6 | 207 |
| Glutamic Acid | 5 g | 1.4 g | 2 | 145 |
| Glycine | 576 mg | 163.3 mg | 6 | 488 |
| Histidine | 380 mg | 107.7 mg | 3 | 641 |
| Isoleucine | 626 mg | 177.5 mg | 3 | 444 |
| Leucine | 1.1 g | 300.5 mg | 5 | 239 |
| Lysine | 405 mg | 114.8 mg | 6 | 605 |
| Methionine | 257 mg | 72.9 mg | 3 | 698 |
| Phenylalanine | 762 mg | 216 mg | 3 | 335 |
| Proline | 1.5 g | 436.6 mg | 5 | 114 |
| Serine | 808 mg | 229.1 mg | 3 | 303 |
| Threonine | 450 mg | 127.6 mg | 4 | 585 |
| Tryptophan | 226 mg | 64.1 mg | 3 | 239 |
| Tyrosine | 445 mg | 126.2 mg | 3 | 615 |
| Valine | 702 mg | 199 mg | 4 | 401 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 14.7 g | 4.2 g | 17 | 473 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 147 | 423 |
| Folate, food | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 25 | 257 |
| Folate, total | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 137 | 355 |
| Niacin | 35.3 mg | 10 mg | 7 | 16 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 518 µg | 146.9 µg | 34 | 673 |
| Riboflavin | 1.8 mg | 510.3 µg | 29 | 74 |
| Thiamin | 2.6 mg | 737.1 µg | 7 | 20 |
| Vitamin B6 | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 157 | 811 |
| Minerals (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 173 | 519 |
| Copper, Cu | 409 µg | 115.9 µg | 30 | 453 |
| Fluoride, F | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 6 | 117 |
| Iron, Fe | 31.7 mg | 9 mg | 26 | 50 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 145 mg | 41.1 mg | 22 | 177 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.8 mg | 499 µg | 33 | 200 |
| Phosphorus, P | 355 mg | 100.6 mg | 46 | 310 |
| Potassium, K | 348 mg | 98.7 mg | 71 | 550 |
| Selenium, Se | 123 µg | 34.9 µg | 2 | 29 |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 271 | 1155 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.4 mg | 669 µg | 120 | 677 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3 g | 850.5 mg | 221 | 2539 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.5 g | 425.2 mg | 113 | 510 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 364 kcal | 103.2 kcal | 55 | 324 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,520 kj | 430.9 kj | 29 | 154 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Puffed Wheat (Fortified, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 12.0 g | 0.4 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 |
(Plain) | 38 |
(Presweetened With Sugar) | 44 |
| Quaker Puffed Wheat | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 41 |
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