Instant Hot Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Instant Hot Cereal by Cream Of Wheat scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Instant Hot Cereal by Cream Of Wheat provides 400 calories, 4.6g protein, 6.2g fat, and 78.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 4.6g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.8g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (33.9g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Instant Hot Cereal by Cream Of Wheat sits near the middle of the cereals category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 4.6g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average. Sugar is a concern at 33.9g per 100g (63% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 4.6g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 33.9g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 4.6g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 547mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 33.9g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Instant Hot Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Wheat farina, sugar, walnuts, dried apples (apples, ascorbic acid, citric acid), modified corn starch, acetylated monoglycerides, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, calcium carbonate, natural and artificial flavors, defatted wheat germ, guar gum, ferric orthophosphate, vitamin a palmitate, niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, bht (to preserve freshness).