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Nutritional Profile of Puffed Wheat (Presweetened With Sugar)
We got 44 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Puffed Wheat (Presweetened With Sugar).
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 eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (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 very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Puffed Wheat (Presweetened With Sugar)
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 (Presweetened With Sugar)
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 (Presweetened With Sugar)
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 (Presweetened With Sugar)
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 (Presweetened With Sugar)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 88.5 g | 25.1 g | 11 | 64 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5 g | 1.4 g | 91 | 198 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 56.2 g | 15.9 g | 1 | 134 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 202 | 2471 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 182 | 2015 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 159 | 2324 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.2 g | 623.7 mg | 175 | 1528 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 199 mg | 56.4 mg | 223 | 2078 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 298 mg | 84.5 mg | 39 | 1393 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 384 mg | 108.9 mg | 216 | 2447 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 45 | 979 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 42 | 463 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 460 mg | 130.4 mg | 196 | 1934 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 107 | 916 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 134 | 1050 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 616 µg | 174.6 µg | 72 | 91 |
| Folate, food | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 35 | 270 |
| Folate, total | 370 µg | 104.9 µg | 63 | 106 |
| Folic Acid | 351 µg | 99.5 µg | 64 | 75 |
| Niacin | 18.5 mg | 5.2 mg | 44 | 68 |
| Riboflavin | 1.6 mg | 445.1 µg | 38 | 88 |
| Thiamin | 1.4 mg | 394.1 µg | 42 | 71 |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.6 µg | 1.6 µg | 34 | 237 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 5.6 µg | 1.6 µg | 30 | 35 |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.9 mg | 524.5 µg | 53 | 73 |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 38 | 404 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 410 µg | 116.2 µg | 126 | 602 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 127 | 942 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.8 µg | 0.8 µg | 24 | 897 |
| Retinol | 556 µg | 157.6 µg | 44 | 131 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 556 µg | 157.6 µg | 44 | 232 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.7 µg | 1 µg | 22 | 118 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 14 mg | 4 mg | 184 | 536 |
| Copper, Cu | 195 µg | 55.3 µg | 100 | 654 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg | 425.2 µg | 238 | 771 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 79 | 266 |
| Phosphorus, P | 213 mg | 60.4 mg | 103 | 451 |
| Potassium, K | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 159 | 715 |
| Selenium, Se | 29.1 µg | 8.2 µg | 31 | 400 |
| Sodium, Na | 142 mg | 40.3 mg | 198 | 1007 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg | 481.9 µg | 139 | 743 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 15.6 mg | 4.4 mg | 96 | 1000 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 2.9 g | 822.1 mg | 223 | 2548 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 380 kcal | 107.7 kcal | 39 | 308 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Puffed Wheat (Presweetened With Sugar)
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 | 38.0 g | 1.3 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 |
(Plain) | 38 |
| Quaker Puffed Wheat | No of Nutrients |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 41 |
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