Cream of Wheat is a quick and easy breakfast food for people on the go. By simply adding water and heating it up, you can have a hearty breakfast meal. With that being said, there are certain nutritional facts to consider before adding Cream of Wheat to your diet.
Serving Size
There are multiple types of Cream of Wheat available. This article focuses on the USDA information for the prepared, instant variety and a serving size of 1 cup.
Calories and Fat
One serving of Cream of Wheat has 149 calories, with a majority of these calories coming from carbohydrates. Those who are looking for a low-fat food should note that this serving only has 1 gram of fat.
Dietary Fiber and Protein
Cream of Wheat is a good source of both dietary fiber and protein. One serving has 6 percent of your daily value of dietary fiber (1 gram) and 9 percent of your daily value of protein (4 grams).
Vitamins
Cream of Wheat is high in multiple vitamins. One serving has at least 30 percent of your daily value of vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and folate.
Minerals
Cream of Wheat is also a good source of multiple minerals. One cup has 66 percent of your daily value of iron, 15 percent of your daily value of calcium and 12 percent of your daily value of selenium.
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