Calories in 20g of Plain Shredded Wheat Cereal
20g of plain shredded wheat cereal (20 g) has 72 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 4% fat and 83% carbs. For comparison, 15g of plain shredded wheat cereal has 54 and 30g of plain shredded wheat cereal has 107 calories. Burning 72 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Plain Shredded Wheat Cereal calories by serving size
Common amounts of plain shredded wheat cereal with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 18 | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 3.7 g |
| 20g | 20 g | 72 | 2.4 g | 0.3 g | 15 g |
| 1/2 cup | 23 g | 81 | 2.7 g | 0.4 g | 17 g |
| 1 rectangular biscuit | 25 g | 90 | 3 g | 0.4 g | 18 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 101 | 3.4 g | 0.5 g | 21 g |
| 1 cup | 45 g | 161 | 5.3 g | 0.8 g | 33 g |
| 2 rectangular biscuits | 50 g | 179 | 5.9 g | 0.8 g | 37 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 358 | 12 g | 1.7 g | 74 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 406 | 13 g | 1.9 g | 84 g |
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Plain Shredded Wheat Cereal: common questions
How many calories are in 20g of plain shredded wheat cereal?
20g of plain shredded wheat cereal weighs about 20 g and has 72 calories.
How much protein is in 20g of plain shredded wheat cereal?
20g of plain shredded wheat cereal has 2.4 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 20g of plain shredded wheat cereal?
20g of plain shredded wheat cereal has 15 g of carbohydrates, including 2.6 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much plain shredded wheat cereal is 100 calories?
100 calories of plain shredded wheat cereal is 28 g, about 9 1/2 spoon size biscuits of plain shredded wheat cereal.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708479. Original description: Cereal, shredded wheat, plain. Portion weights are USDA household measures.