Wheat Flakes Whole Grain Wheat Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Wheat Flakes Whole Grain Wheat Cereal by Hy-Vee scores 9/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Wheat Flakes Whole Grain Wheat Cereal by Hy-Vee provides 400 calories, 10.0g protein, 1.7g fat, and 83.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Blood Sugar, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 10.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 10.0g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Wheat Flakes Whole Grain Wheat Cereal by Hy-Vee sits near the middle of the cereals category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 10.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 13.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 10.0g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 423mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Wheat Flakes Whole Grain Wheat Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole wheat, sugar, salt, corn syrup, natural flavor, trisodium phosphate, molasses, vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron (ferric orthophosphate), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin e (acetate), niacinamide, zinc (zinc oxide), vitamin b1 (thiamine mononitrate), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin d (cholecalciferol), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin).