USDA Standard Reference · Breakfast Cereals
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173902).
- 62
- Calories
- 1.8g
- Protein
- 13.1g
- Carbs
- 0.2g
- Fat
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt contains 62 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 1.8g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 13.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.6g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 173902 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Breakfast Cereals" food group. Each 241g serving delivers 62 calories, broken down into 1.8g protein, 0.2g fat, and 13.1g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 0.6g of dietary fiber (2% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 0.1g of total sugars and 102mg of sodium (4% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 12%, fat 3%, and carbohydrates 84% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Iron, Fe at 28% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt qualifies as low fat, sugar free, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Breakfast Cereals" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 62 calories per 100g, Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt gets 12% of its calories from protein , 3% from fat , and 84% from carbohydrates.
With 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100g (2% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (28% DV).
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
- Wheat
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
62 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt compares to Breakfast Cereals
Per 100 g, against the average across all breakfast cereals foods in USDA FoodData Central.
7% Higher in protein than 7% of breakfast cereals on record, so look to leaner cuts for more protein.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Breakfast Cereals group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.1 G | 0% |
| Energy | 62.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.6 G | 0% |
| Protein | 1.8 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.2 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 0.5 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 259.0 kJ | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 G | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 84.4 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 G | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 G | — |
| Cystine | 0.0 G | — |
| Folate, DFE | 101.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 6.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 62.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 56.0 UG | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.7 G | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.0 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 G | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 G | — |
| Lysine | 0.0 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.0 G | — |
| Niacin | 3.1 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 G | — |
| Proline | 0.2 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Serine | 0.1 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.0 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 G | — |
| Valine | 0.1 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 64.0 MG | 5% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.0 MG | 28% |
| Potassium, K | 20.0 MG | 0% |
| Sodium, Na | 102.0 MG | 4% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 18.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 232.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 3.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 773 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 232.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.1 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 3.0 UG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173902) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.