USDA Survey

Cream of wheat, NFS

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708433, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

65
Calorieslow density
1.4g
Proteinlow · 3% DV
10.4g
Carbslow · 4% DV
1.8g
Fatlow · 2% DV
65 calories per 100g

Cream of wheat, NFS contains 65 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 1.4g of protein, 1.8g of fat, and 10.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 16% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Cream of wheat, NFS carries 1.4g of protein per 100g, more than 16% of USDA whole foods.

1.4g
protein per 100g
Top 84%
protein vs USDA whole foods
65
calories per 100g
0.0g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Cream of wheat, NFS contains 65 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 1.4g of protein, 1.8g of fat, and 10.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.5g. 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.

❤️ Low Fat Sugar Free 🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Cream of wheat, NFS is catalogued there as FDC ID 2708433, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Cream of wheat, NFS reads as low fat, sugar free, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Cream of wheat, NFS balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 2% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (21% 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.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 65 % Daily Value* Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 0.7g 4% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 3mg 1% Sodium 83mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 1g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 86mg 7% Iron 4mg 21% Potassium 16mg 0% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

65
Calories per 100g

65 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%3of 2,000 kcal
65 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 1.4gF: 1.8gC: 10.4g
1.4g
Protein
3% DV
1.8g
Total Fat
2% DV
10.4g
Carbs
4% DV
0.5g
Fiber
2% DV
0.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
83mg
Sodium
4% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Cream of wheat, NFS ranks on protein

Its 1.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Cream of wheat, NFS vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

1 16th percentile higher than 16% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 10.4 G
4%
Energy 65 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.50 G
2%
Protein 1.4 G
3%
Total Sugars 0.04 G
Total lipid (fat) 1.8 G
2%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 86.0 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 4 MG
Folate, DFE 17.0 UG
Folate, food 3.0 UG
Folate, total 12.0 UG
Folic acid 8.0 UG
Niacin 1 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.0 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 86 MG
7%
Iron, Fe 4 MG
21%
Potassium, K 16 MG
0%
Sodium, Na 83 MG
4%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 7.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 5 MG
Phosphorus, P 15 MG
Retinol 16.0 UG
Selenium, Se 2.7 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 17.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 0 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 3 MG
1%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.72 G
4%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.45 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.36 G
MUFA 16:1 0.01 G
MUFA 18:1 0.42 G
MUFA 20:1 0.00 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 0.33 G
PUFA 18:3 0.04 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.03 G
SFA 12:0 0.03 G
SFA 14:0 0.09 G
SFA 16:0 0.36 G
SFA 18:0 0.14 G
SFA 4:0 0.03 G
SFA 6:0 0.02 G
SFA 8:0 0.01 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 2.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Cream of wheat, NFS delivers 1.4g of protein per 100g, more than 16% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 65 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 21% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low fat, sugar free, low sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Grits, instant, made with water, no added fat

Survey
65 cal
P: 1.4gF: 0.4gC: 14.8g

Cream of wheat, regular or quick, made with water, fat added

Survey
65 cal
P: 1.4gF: 1.8gC: 10.4g

Cereal, cooked, NFS

Survey
64 cal
P: 2.2gF: 1.1gC: 11.4g

Cream of wheat, instant, made with water, no added fat

Survey
67 cal
P: 1.5gF: 0.2gC: 14.4g

Cream of rice

Survey
69 cal
P: 1.2gF: 0.1gC: 15.3g

Grits, NFS

Survey
71 cal
P: 1.2gF: 1.8gC: 12.2g

→ Compare Cream of wheat, NFS side-by-side with Grits and Cream of wheat

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cream of wheat, NFS? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS contains 65 calories per 100g. It has 1.4g of protein, 1.8g of fat, and 10.4g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Cream of wheat, NFS? ▼
Per 100g, Cream of wheat, NFS has 1.4g protein (9% of calories), 1.8g fat, and 10.4g carbs. Fiber: 0.5g. Sugar: 0.0g.
How much sodium is in Cream of wheat, NFS? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS contains 83mg of sodium per 100g, which is 4% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Cream of wheat, NFS high in fiber? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS contains 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 2% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Cream of wheat, NFS keto-friendly? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS has 10.4g of carbs per 100g (64% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Cream of wheat, NFS good for a diet? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS has 65 calories per 100g. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 1.8g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Cream of wheat, NFS? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS is notably rich in Iron, Fe (21% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Cream of wheat, NFS compare to other foods? ▼
Cream of wheat, NFS provides 65 calories and 1.4g protein per 100g. That is 45 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708433) — USDA Survey 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.

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