Calories in 1/2 Cup of Plain Shredded Wheat Cereal
1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal (23 g) has 81 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.7 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 17 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 4% fat and 83% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal has 40 and 3/4 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal has 121 calories. Burning 81 calories takes about 14 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 |
| 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 1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal?
1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal weighs about 23 g and has 81 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal?
1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal has 2.7 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal?
1/2 cup of plain shredded wheat cereal has 17 g of carbohydrates, including 2.9 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.