Malted Wheats by Essential Waitrose

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Malted Wheats

by Essential Waitrose 750g in Extruded cereals Barcode 5000169632727
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Malted Wheats by Essential Waitrose provides 361 kcal per 100 g, with 10.6 g of sugars and 11.3 g of protein. That is 51% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category and comes in a 750g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.7 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.4 g · Low
Sugars
10.6 g · Moderate
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 361 kcal 385 −6%
Total fat 1.7 g 5 −66%
Saturated fat 0.4 g 1.1 −63%
Carbohydrates 69.6 g 74.6 −7%
Total sugars 10.6 g 21.7 −51%
Added sugars 10.6 g 16.5 −36%
Dietary fiber 10.9 g 7.4 +48%
Protein 11.3 g 8.8 +28%
Salt 0.4 g 0.7 −44%

Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other extruded cereals

Calories lower 14%
Sugars lower 13%
Salt lower 34%
Saturated fat lower 29%
Protein top 12%
Fiber top 12%

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

Ingredients

Whole wheat, sugar, invert sugar syrup, barley malt extract, salt, niacin, iron, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin D, thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), folic acid, vitamin B6

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Gluten

Product details

Quantity
750g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169632727

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Malted Wheats?

Malted Wheats contains 361 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Malted Wheats?

Malted Wheats has 10.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Malted Wheats healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 Malted Wheats contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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