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Cream of Wheat Original
Hot wheat cereal
Cream of Wheat Original by Cream of Wheat provides 667 kcal per 100 g, with 45.5 g of sugars and 42.4 g of protein. That is 787% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Plain porridge category and comes in a 28 oz pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (33 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 667 kcal | 220 kcal | 319 +109% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Total sugars | 45.5 g | 15 g | 5.1 +787% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.2 −58% |
| Protein | 42.4 g | 14 g | 28% | 13 +225% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 +557% |
*% 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, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3).
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 28 oz
- Serving size
- 1 portion (33 g)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherKosher-parveNo wheat
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0013130006125
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cream of Wheat Original?
Cream of Wheat Original contains 667 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 portion (33 g)).
How much sugar is in Cream of Wheat Original?
Cream of Wheat Original has 45.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cream of Wheat Original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Cream of Wheat Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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