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Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar

by Cream of Wheat in Cereals and their products Barcode 0213162061530
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar by Cream of Wheat provides 371 kcal per 100 g, with 37.1 g of sugars and 5.7 g of protein. That is 109% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
37.1 g · High
Salt
1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 packet (35 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 371 kcal 130 kcal 389 −5%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 7.8 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Carbohydrates 80 g 28 g 10% 69.5 +15%
Total sugars 37.1 g 13 g 17.7 +109%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 1 g 4% 7.7 −63%
Protein 5.7 g 2 g 4% 10.3 −44%
Salt 1 g 0.4 g 0.8 +28%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8318 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Fat-free
0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Low saturated fat
0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other cereals and their products

Calories lower 38%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt higher 34%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 83%
Fiber top 84%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Wheat farina, sugar, calcium carbonate, natural flavors, guar gum, salt, defatted wheat germ, dry molasses, ferric orthophosphate, caramel color, vitamin a palmitate, niacin, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, bht (to preserve freshness).

Palm oil free
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 3

Moderate overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 packet (35 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0213162061530

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar?

Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar contains 371 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (1 packet (35 g)).

How much sugar is in Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar?

Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar has 37.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Cream of wheat, instant hot cereal, maple brown sugar contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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