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Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal
Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal by Malt O Meal provides 378 kcal per 100 g, with 28.9 g of sugars and 8.9 g of protein. That is 63% more 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 Cereals and their products category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (45 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | 170 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 84.4 g | 38 g | 14% | 69.5 +22% |
| Total sugars | 28.9 g | 13 g | 17.7 +63% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −71% |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 4 g | 8% | 10.3 −14% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.8 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8322 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cereals and their products
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat farina, sugar, brown sugar, malted barley, calcium carbonate, ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), natural & artificial flavor, caramel color, niacinamide (vitamin b3), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2).
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (45 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0042400001072
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal contains 378 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal has 28.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Quick Cooking Hot Wheat 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.
What allergens does Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated November 10, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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