Post • 16.4oz (465 g)
Shredded Wheat Original
Product Insights
Shredded Wheat Original is a breakfast cereal that falls within the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals". It offers a low‑fat (1.7 g per 100 g), zero‑sugar, zero‑salt profile with high dietary fiber (13.3 g per 100 g) and modest protein (11.7 g per 100 g), but it does contain gluten and the preservative additive BHT (E321). The product is classified as minimally processed (NOVA group 1), yet the presence of an artificial antioxidant may be a concern for consumers seeking completely natural ingredients.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal profile, this shredded wheat contains far less fat (1.7 g vs 8.9 g), zero sugars and salt, more fiber (13.3 g vs 8.3 g) and slightly more protein, while delivering 350 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 389 kcal.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat. bht added to preserve freshness.
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