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Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal
Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal by Malt O Meal provides 371 kcal per 100 g, with 2.9 g of sugars and 8.6 g of protein. That is 84% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B 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: 3 Tbsp (35 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 130 kcal | 389 −5% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.3 g | 26 g | 9% | 69.5 +7% |
| Total sugars | 2.9 g | 1 g | 17.7 −84% | |
| Added sugars | 17.1 g | 6 g | 12% | 9.3 +85% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −63% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 3 g | 6% | 10.3 −17% |
| 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.
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Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat farina, sugar, cocoa (processed with alkali), malted barley, natural and artificial flavor. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1).
- Allergens
- Gluten
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 Tbsp (35 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0042400001362
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal contains 371 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (3 Tbsp (35 g)).
How much sugar is in Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal?
Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal has 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 October 25, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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