Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal
Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal by Market Essentials provides 350 kcal per 100 g, with 20 g of sugars and 8.3 g of protein. That is 13% more 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: gelatin, gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 21 biscuits (60 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 210 kcal | 389 −10% | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 1 g | 1% | 7.8 −79% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 81.7 g | 49 g | 18% | 69.5 +18% |
| Total sugars | 20 g | 12 g | 17.7 +13% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 18.3 g | 11 g | 22% | 9.3 +97% |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g | 6 g | 21% | 7.7 +29% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 5 g | 10% | 10.3 −19% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.8 −97% |
*% 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 and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cereals and their products
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Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, blue 1. bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), folic acid, zinc oxide (source of zinc), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin b12.
- Allergens
- GelatinGluten
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 21 biscuits (60 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0098487300560
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal?
Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal contains 350 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (21 biscuits (60 g)).
How much sugar is in Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal?
Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal has 20 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain 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.
Is Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Shredded wheat lightly sweetened whole grain wheat cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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