Calories in 12 Oz of Instant Cream of Wheat

12 oz of instant cream of wheat (340 g) has 228 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 5.2 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 49 g of carbohydrates, a split of 9% protein, 3% fat and 88% carbs. For comparison, 8 oz of instant cream of wheat has 152 calories. Burning 228 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Instant Cream of Wheat Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

228cal

in 12 oz of instant cream of wheat (340 g)

Protein5.2 g9% of calories

Fat0.7 g3% of calories

Carbs49 g88% of calories

11% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Instant Cream of Wheat calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	34	0.8 g	0.1 g	7.2 g
100g	100 g	67	1.5 g	0.2 g	14 g
4 oz	113 g	76	1.7 g	0.2 g	16 g
1/2 cup	120 g	80	1.8 g	0.3 g	17 g
200g	200 g	134	3 g	0.4 g	29 g
1 cup	240 g	161	3.6 g	0.5 g	35 g
12 oz	340 g	228	5.2 g	0.7 g	49 g

Instant Cream of Wheat vs similar foods

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

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Instant Cream of Wheat67

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Instant Cream of Wheat: common questions

How many calories are in 12 oz of instant cream of wheat?

12 oz of instant cream of wheat weighs about 340 g and has 228 calories.

How much protein is in 12 oz of instant cream of wheat?

12 oz of instant cream of wheat has 5.2 g of protein, which is 10% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 12 oz of instant cream of wheat?

12 oz of instant cream of wheat has 49 g of carbohydrates, including 1.7 g of fiber and 12 g of sugars.

How much instant cream of wheat is 100 calories?

100 calories of instant cream of wheat is 149 g, about 1/2 cup of instant cream of wheat.

More about instant cream of wheat

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708436. Original description: Cream of wheat, instant, made with water, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.