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Wheaties cereal
Wheaties cereal by General Mills provides 342 kcal per 100 g, with 13.2 g of sugars and 7.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cereal flakes category and comes in a 442g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (38 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | 130 kcal | 372 −8% | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 5.7 −77% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 84.2 g | 32 g | 12% | 67 +26% |
| Total sugars | 13.2 g | 5 g | 12.1 +9% | |
| Added sugars | 13.2 g | 5 g | 10% | 7.8 +69% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.5 g | 4 g | 14% | 8.8 +20% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 3 g | 6% | 10.8 −27% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 +147% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 301 Cereal flakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2025. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cereal flakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, corn syrup, salt. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols). Iron and zinc. Vitamin C(sodium) A B vitamin ( niacinamide) vitamin B6, vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 442g
- Serving size
- 1 cup (38 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000275652
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wheaties cereal?
Wheaties cereal contains 342 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (1 cup (38 g)).
How much sugar is in Wheaties cereal?
Wheaties cereal has 13.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Wheaties cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Wheaties cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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