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Nutritional Profile of Shredded Wheat (100%) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 40 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Shredded Wheat (100%).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
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:
- 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 one additional nutrient:
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Shredded Wheat (100%)
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 Shredded Wheat (100%)
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 Shredded Wheat (100%)
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 Shredded Wheat (100%)
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 Shredded Wheat (100%)
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 Shredded Wheat (100%)
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: Shredded Wheat (100%)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 80.2 g | 22.7 g | 89 | 164 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 12.4 g | 3.5 g | 30 | 124 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 920 mg | 260.8 mg | 261 | 1584 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 295 mg | 83.6 mg | 226 | 2562 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g | 357.2 mg | 90 | 1389 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 405 mg | 114.8 mg | 174 | 2416 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.1 g | 584 mg | 182 | 1542 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 49 | 392 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 96 | 1148 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 372 mg | 105.5 mg | 170 | 1908 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 167 | 1672 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 278 mg | 78.8 mg | 240 | 2544 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 41 | 975 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 45 | 466 |
| 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) | 1.2 g | 337.4 mg | 103 | 1297 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 80 | 886 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 3.3 g | 30 | 569 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 139 | 413 |
| Folate, food | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 16 | 247 |
| Folate, total | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 128 | 342 |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 127 | 586 |
| Riboflavin | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 192 | 721 |
| Thiamin | 285 µg | 80.8 µg | 138 | 599 |
| Vitamin B6 | 155 µg | 43.9 µg | 162 | 826 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 320 µg | 90.7 µg | 134 | 611 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 88 µg | 24.9 µg | 128 | 946 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.4 µg | 0.4 µg | 38 | 911 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 148 | 490 |
| Copper, Cu | 357 µg | 101.2 µg | 44 | 496 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg | 725.7 µg | 225 | 665 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 28 | 188 |
| Phosphorus, P | 380 mg | 107.7 mg | 33 | 288 |
| Potassium, K | 384 mg | 108.9 mg | 52 | 514 |
| Selenium, Se | 4.4 µg | 1.2 µg | 141 | 649 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 273 | 1157 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3 mg | 842 µg | 98 | 616 |
| 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 | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 190 | 2436 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 344 kcal | 97.5 kcal | 72 | 344 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Shredded Wheat (100%)
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 Spoon Size Biscuit | 1.1 g | 0.04 oz |
| 1 Round Biscuit | 19.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 Rectangular Biscuit | 24.0 g | 0.8 oz |
| 1 Cup Spoon Size Biscuits | 50.0 g | 1.8 oz |
| 1 Cup | 50.0 g | 1.8 oz |
| 1 Cup, Crushed | 58.0 g | 2.0 oz |
8 Similar Breakfast Cereals
Explore the nutrient content of similar breakfast cereals below by clicking on their names.
Similar Breakfast Cereals 1 - 8
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| Honey Nut Shredded Wheat | No of Nutrients |
| 44 | |
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 48 |
| Shredded Wheat | No of Nutrients |
(Original Big Biscuit, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 59 |
(Original Spoon-Size, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 42 |
(Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 46 |
(Bagged Cereal, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | 26 |
| 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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