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Nutritional Profile of Post Shredded Wheat (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Post Shredded Wheat (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (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 sky-high (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for one additional nutrient:
- Pantothenic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Post Shredded Wheat (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 83.8 g | 23.8 g | 54 | 116 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 49 | 151 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 22.3 g | 6.3 g | 107 | 492 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 271 mg | 76.8 mg | 229 | 2586 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 925 mg | 262.2 mg | 121 | 1596 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 300 mg | 85 mg | 182 | 2514 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.9 g | 538.6 mg | 192 | 1558 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 53 | 398 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 89 | 709 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 95 | 1147 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 261 mg | 74 mg | 208 | 2017 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 169 | 1674 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 262 mg | 74.3 mg | 245 | 2558 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 40 | 974 |
| 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) | 860 mg | 243.8 mg | 139 | 1541 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 63 mg | 17.9 mg | 86 | 893 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 94 | 842 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 313 µg | 88.7 µg | 98 | 174 |
| Folate, food | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 35 | 270 |
| Folate, total | 192 µg | 54.4 µg | 90 | 194 |
| Folic Acid | 173 µg | 49 µg | 91 | 124 |
| Niacin | 9.6 mg | 2.7 mg | 92 | 189 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 883 µg | 250.3 µg | 11 | 329 |
| Riboflavin | 820 µg | 232.5 µg | 84 | 185 |
| Thiamin | 720 µg | 204.1 µg | 89 | 211 |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 µg | 0.8 µg | 61 | 440 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 2.9 µg | 0.8 µg | 53 | 65 |
| Vitamin B6 | 960 µg | 272.2 µg | 90 | 147 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 320 µg | 90.7 µg | 134 | 611 |
| Phylloquinone | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 42 | 915 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 185 | 537 |
| Copper, Cu | 173 µg | 49 µg | 106 | 676 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.5 mg | 980.9 µg | 190 | 575 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 52 | 227 |
| Manganese, Mn | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 8 | 71 |
| Phosphorus, P | 276 mg | 78.2 mg | 79 | 388 |
| Potassium, K | 327 mg | 92.7 mg | 82 | 571 |
| Selenium, Se | 4.1 µg | 1.2 µg | 144 | 652 |
| Sodium, Na | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 260 | 1132 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.9 mg | 816.5 µg | 102 | 625 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 67 | 956 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 6 g | 1.7 g | 176 | 2364 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 800 mg | 226.8 mg | 122 | 584 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 352 kcal | 99.8 kcal | 66 | 336 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,470 kj | 416.7 kj | 34 | 159 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Post Shredded Wheat (Spoon-Size, Lightly Frosted, 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 (1 NLEA Serving) | 52.0 g | 1.8 oz |
8 Similar Breakfast Cereals
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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 |
(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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