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Instant Hot Cereal
Instant Hot Cereal by Cream of Wheat provides 368 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 26.3 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Plain porridge category and comes in a 38 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 38g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 kcal | 140 kcal | 319 +16% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.5 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.5 g | 23 g | 8% | 50.4 +20% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 5.1 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.2 −63% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 10 g | 20% | 13 +102% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 +497% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 74 Plain porridge products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other plain porridge
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat farina, milk protein isolate, salt, defatted wheat germ, guar gum, natural flavor, BHT (to preserve freshness), silicon dioxide. Contains milk and wheat.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 38 g
- Serving size
- 38g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0072400887963
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant Hot Cereal?
Instant Hot Cereal contains 368 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (38g).
How much sugar is in Instant Hot Cereal?
Instant Hot Cereal has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant Hot Cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.
Is Instant Hot Cereal vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant Hot Cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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