Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Wheat Chex

Serving Size 100 grams

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Wheat Chex with a serving size of 100 grams has a total of 345 calories with 1.8 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 100 grams of food and contains 16.2 calories from fat. This item is classified as breakfast cereals foods.

This food is a good source of fiber, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin a, rae, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b-6, folate, vitamin b-12, folate and dfe . Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Wheat Chex is a low fat food because it contains less than 3 grams of fat per serving.

Fiber 49% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 49% of the recommended daily needs of fiber.

Iron 170% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 170% of the recommended daily needs of iron.

Zinc 102% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 102% of the recommended daily needs of zinc.

Copper 44% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 44% of the recommended daily needs of copper.

Manganese 170% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 170% of the recommended daily needs of manganese.

Vitamin A, RAE 35% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 35% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin a, rae.

Thiamin 67% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 67% of the recommended daily needs of thiamin.

Riboflavin 69% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 69% of the recommended daily needs of riboflavin.

Niacin 66% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 66% of the recommended daily needs of niacin.

Vitamin B-6 62% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 62% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-6.

Folate 213% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 213% of the recommended daily needs of folate.

Vitamin B-12 133% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 133% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-12.

Folate, DFE 358% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex has 358% of the recommended daily needs of folate, dfe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 570mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g 27%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g 49%
Sugars 10g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A 21% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 16% Iron 170%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV %
Vitamin A1064 IU21%
Vitamin A, RAE317 µg35%
Alpha Carotene0 µg-
Beta Carotene5 µg-
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 µg-
Lutein + zeaxanthin191 µg-
Lycopene0 µg-
Vitamin B-123.2 µg133%
Vitamin B-61.06 mg62%
Vitamin C12.8 mg21%
Vitamin D85 IU21%
→ Vitamin D32.1 µg-
Vitamin E0.68 mg5%
Vitamin K1.8 µg2%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

NutrientAmountDV %
Carbohydrate82.2 g27%
Sugars10.3 g41%
Fiber12.2 g49%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Fat1.8 g3%
Saturated Fats0.4 g2%
→ Butyric Acid0 g-
→ Caproic Acid0 g-
→ Caprylic Acid0 g-
→ Capric Acid0 g-
→ Lauric Acid0 g-
→ Myristic Acid0 g-
→ Palmitic Acid0.38 g-
→ Stearic Acid0.02 g-
Monounsaturated Fats0.3 g-
→ Palmitoleic Acid0 g-
→ Oleic Acid 0.29 g-
→ Gadoleic Acid0.01 g-
→ Erucic Acid0 g-
Polyunsaturated Fats1 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)0.94 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)0.06 g-
→ Parinaric Acid0 g-
→ Arachidonic Acid0 g-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0 g-
Trans Fats0 g0%

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Protein9.8 g19%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV %
Calcium213 mg16%
Copper0.4 mg44%
Iron30.6 mg170%
Magnesium85 mg20%
Manganese3.92 mg170%
Phosphorus319 mg26%
Potassium369 mg8%
Selenium5 µg9%
Sodium570 mg24%
Zinc11.2 mg102%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

NutrientAmountDV %
Cholesterol0 mg0%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

NutrientAmountDV %
Alcohol0 g-
Ash3.6 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Theobromine0 mg-
Water2.5 g-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Wheat Chex with 345calories? A brisk walk for 75 minutes, jogging for 35 minutes, or hiking for 58 minutes will help your burn off the calories in cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, wheat chex.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less72 minutes
Dancing63 minutes
Golfing63 minutes
Hiking58 minutes
Light Gardening63 minutes
Stretching115 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph75 minutes
Weight Training - light workout96 minutes
Aerobics43 minutes
Basketball47 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more35 minutes
Running - 5 mph35 minutes
Swimming41 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph45 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout47 minutes
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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium