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Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal
Instant hot cereal
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal by Cream of Wheat provides 536 kcal per 100 g, with 28.6 g of sugars and 28.6 g of protein. That is 435% 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 Plain porridge category and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Packet (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 536 kcal | 150 kcal | 323 +66% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Total sugars | 28.6 g | 8 g | 5.3 +435% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.2 −51% |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 8 g | 16% | 13.3 +115% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 +631% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 74 Plain porridge products on Foodmetria. Values are for the prepared product.
Compared with other plain porridge
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), BHT (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3). CONTAINS WHEAT
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Serving size
- 1 Packet (28 g)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherKosher-parve
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0013130060257
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
-
October 4, 2026
- Nutri-Score: c → e
- Calories: 245.9 → 535.71
- Sugars: 13.11 → 28.57
- Salt: 0.94 → 2.05
- Protein: 13.11 → 28.57
- Fiber: 1.64 → 3.57
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September 29, 2026
- Nutri-Score: e → c
- Calories: 535.71 → 245.9
- Sugars: 28.57 → 13.11
- Salt: 2.05 → 0.94
- Protein: 28.57 → 13.11
- Fiber: 3.57 → 1.64
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal?
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal contains 536 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 Packet (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal?
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal has 28.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal 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 Original Hot Cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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