Nestlé
Original Shredded Wheat
Product Insights
Original Shredded Wheat is a whole‑grain wheat breakfast cereal that belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 1, indicating minimal processing, and its nutrient profile shows low sugar (0.7 g), low salt (0.05 g) and low saturated fat (0.5 g) per 100 g. However, it is energy‑dense at 357 kcal, high in carbohydrates (66.7 g) and provides 12.2 g of protein and 12.2 g of fiber, which may be excessive for low‑carb diets.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal profile, Original Shredded Wheat contains dramatically less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, while delivering higher fiber and protein, with slightly higher carbs and marginally lower calories.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Wheat (100%).
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