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Shredded Wheat (Post) — dryB
Cereals · #10 of 25

Shredded Wheat (Post)

dry · Wheat & Bran

62/100B tier
Calories347
Protein12.2g
Fiber12.2g
Sodium0mg
Sugar0g

Graded B — 62 out of 100, #10 of 25 cereals. Clean label carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (35/100).

The short version: The edible Brillo pad — respect.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories347
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Dietary Fiber 12.2g44%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12.2g24%
Magnesium 122mg29%
Zinc 3.1mg28%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 62

Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×20100
Fiber ×3044
Micronutrients ×2041
Protein ×1535

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#10 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Shredded Wheat (Post) healthy?

It grades B — 62 out of 100, #10 of 25 cereals in our system. The edible Brillo pad — respect.

How many calories are in Shredded Wheat (Post)?

347 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Shredded Wheat (Post) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.