Calories in 1 Cup of Cream of Wheat

1 cup of cream of wheat (240 g) has 122 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 3.5 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 25 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 4% fat and 85% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of cream of wheat has 92 and 1 1/2 cups of cream of wheat has 184 calories. Burning 122 calories takes about 22 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Cream of Wheat Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

122cal

in 1 cup of cream of wheat (240 g)

Protein3.5 g12% of calories

Fat0.5 g4% of calories

Carbs25 g85% of calories

6% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Cream of Wheat calories by serving size

Common amounts of cream of wheat with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	26	0.7 g	0.1 g	5.3 g
100g	100 g	51	1.5 g	0.2 g	11 g
4 oz	113 g	58	1.6 g	0.2 g	12 g
1/2 cup	120 g	61	1.7 g	0.3 g	13 g
200g	200 g	102	2.9 g	0.4 g	21 g
1 cup	240 g	122	3.5 g	0.5 g	25 g

Cream of Wheat vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

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Cream of Wheat: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of cream of wheat?

1 cup of cream of wheat weighs about 240 g and has 122 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of cream of wheat?

1 cup of cream of wheat has 3.5 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of cream of wheat?

1 cup of cream of wheat has 25 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much cream of wheat is 100 calories?

100 calories of cream of wheat is 196 g, about 3/4 cup of cream of wheat.

More about cream of wheat

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708434. Original description: Cream of wheat, regular or quick, made with water, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.