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Cream of Wheat (Instant Whole Grain) — dryA
Cereals · #6 of 25

Cream of Wheat (Instant Whole Grain)

dry · Hot Cereal

67/100A tier
Calories333
Protein13.3g
Fiber11.1g
Sodium378mg
Sugar2.2g

Graded A — 67 out of 100, #6 of 25 cereals. Whole food carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (40/100).

The short version: Warm porridge, old-school comfort.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories333
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 378mg16%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g40%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 13.3g27%
Iron 28mg156%
Vitamin B6 1.1mg65%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 67

Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×2087
Micronutrients ×2082
Fiber ×3042
Protein ×1540

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#6 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cream of Wheat (Instant Whole Grain) healthy?

It grades A — 67 out of 100, #6 of 25 cereals in our system. Warm porridge, old-school comfort.

How many calories are in Cream of Wheat (Instant Whole Grain)?

333 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cream of Wheat (Instant Whole Grain) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.