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Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2716356, data refreshed August 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 428
- Calorieshigh density
- 34.7g
- Proteinhigh · 69% DV
- 44.4g
- Carbsgood source · 16% DV
- 16.0g
- Fathigh · 20% DV
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal contains 428 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 34.7g of protein, 16.0g of fat, and 44.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed August 2026.
- More protein than 99% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal is a protein standout, richer in protein than 99% of USDA whole foods.
- 34.7g
- protein per 100g
- Top 1%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 428
- calories per 100g
- 10.1g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal by Wheaties contains 428 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 34.7g of protein, 16.0g of fat, and 44.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 10.1g. 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.
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. Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal is catalogued there as FDC ID 2716356, a branded food entry from Wheaties. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food 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, Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal reads as high protein, good fiber source within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
At 36% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (31% DV).
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Tree Nuts
- 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.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal ranks on protein
Its 34.7g 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 - Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
35 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · August 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 | 44.4 G | 16% |
| Energy | 428 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.1 G | 36% |
| Protein | 34.7 G | 69% |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.0 G | 20% |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars, added | 7.6 G | 15% |
| Folate, total | 125.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 70.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.9 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 9 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 203 MG | 16% |
| Iron, Fe | 6 MG | 31% |
| Potassium, K | 373 MG | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 359 MG | 16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 94 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 141.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 6.0 UG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.5 G | 32% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.06 G | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.2 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.3 G |
Key takeaways
- Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal delivers 34.7g of protein per 100g, more than 99% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 428 calories per 100g.
- Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 31% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, good fiber source patterns.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2716356) — Branded Food 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.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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