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Shredded wheat cereal
Calories & nutrition facts
cereals ready-to-eat, quaker, bagged cereal
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 348 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 69 g 25%
- Fat 2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 12 g 42%
- Sugars 0.8 g —
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.23 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 5.2 mg 33%
- Vitamin B6 0.26 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 51 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 45 mg 3%
- Iron 3.3 mg 19%
- Magnesium 172 mg 41%
- Phosphorus 362 mg 29%
- Potassium 358 mg 8%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 348 | 11 g | 69 g | 2 g |
| 1 × biscuits (1 NLEA serving) | 63 g | 219 | 7.1 g | 44 g | 1.3 g |
| 2 × biscuits (1 NLEA serving) | 126 g | 438 | 14 g | 87 g | 2.5 g |
| ½ × biscuits (1 NLEA serving) | 31.5 g | 110 | 3.5 g | 22 g | 0.6 g |
| 3 × biscuits (1 NLEA serving) | 189 g | 658 | 21 g | 131 g | 3.8 g |
| 4 × biscuits (1 NLEA serving) | 252 g | 877 | 28 g | 174 g | 5.1 g |
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Questions about Shredded wheat cereal
How much shredded wheat should you have for breakfast?
Two large biscuits, about 63 g, make a typical serving. Add milk or yoghurt and fruit if you want a more substantial bowl.
Does shredded wheat need cooking?
No: pour over cold milk for a crisp bowl, or warm it gently with milk in a saucepan for a softer, porridge-like texture. Stir for a few minutes and take it off the heat before it boils over.
How can you stop shredded wheat going soggy?
Pour milk over it just before eating; it softens quickly. For crunch, serve the biscuits whole and add milk a little at a time rather than leaving them to soak.
What can you add to shredded wheat?
Try sliced banana, berries, stewed apple, raisins or chopped nuts, with milk or yoghurt. A pinch of cinnamon works especially well with apple.
How should you store shredded wheat after opening the packet?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard so the biscuits stay crisp and do not pick up pantry smells. Use a clean, dry hand or utensil when taking them out.
Is shredded wheat a source of fibre?
Yes. A 63 g serving provides 7.4 g of fibre, and shredded wheat is made from whole wheat, so it is a filling, grain-based breakfast choice.
What is the difference between shredded wheat and Shreddies?
Shredded wheat is made from strands of cooked whole wheat pressed into biscuits; Shreddies are small, square, lattice-shaped wheat pieces. Shreddies have 11 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 12 g in shredded wheat.
Can you eat shredded wheat without milk?
Yes. Crumble it over yoghurt or stewed fruit, or eat a biscuit dry as a simple snack; add a little fruit or another topping if you want more moisture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172987 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
