Calories in Shredded Wheat

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (50.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 170.0
  • Total Fat 1.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 0.0 mg
  • Potassium 170.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 40.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 6.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.0 mg
  • Copper 0.2 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.4 mg
  • Magnesium 60.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 3.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 200.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 1.2 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 170.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (50.0g)), Shredded Wheat is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 40.0g per serving (82.9% of calories), with a good 6.0g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 6.0g per serving (21% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ✅ Low Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Whole Grain Wheat.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Shredded Wheat. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Shredded Wheat contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories170.0 kcal8.5%
Total Fat1.0 g1%
Total Carbohydrate40.0 g15%
Dietary Fiber6.0 g21% ✅
Protein6.0 g12%
Calcium20.0 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium170.0 mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Shredded Wheat accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 82.9% of the calories.

Carbs 82.9%
Fat 4.7% Carbs 82.9% Protein 12.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 170.0 calories in Shredded Wheat? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.6 min
HIIT 15.7 min
Pilates 34.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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