Calories in
cereals, wheatena, dry
357 kcal per 100 g Cereals, WHEATENA, dry contains 357 calories per 100 grams, or about 143 calories per 0.33 cup. Per 100 g it provides 13.1 g protein, 75.6 g carbohydrate and 2.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 79% carbohydrate, 14% protein, 7% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 cup | 40.0 g | 143 | 5.2 g | 30.2 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup | 141.0 g | 503 | 18.5 g | 106.6 g | 4.1 g |
| 0.25 cup | 35.0 g | 125 | 4.6 g | 26.5 g | 1.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.33 cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.33 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 357 kcal | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 30.2 g |
| Fibre | 12.8 g | 5.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 13.0 mg | 5.2 mg |
| Potassium | 492.0 mg | 196.8 mg |
| Calcium | 500.0 mg | 200.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 6.5 g | 2.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171665). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How cereals, wheatena, dry compares
Among the 48 breakfast cereals items on this site, cereals, wheatena, dry ranks 40 of 48 by calorie density, against a category average of 376 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 5% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 0.33 cup (143 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 29 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in cereals, wheatena, dry?
Cereals, WHEATENA, dry contains 357 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 143 calories per 0.33 cup. It also provides 13.1 g of protein, 75.6 g of carbohydrate and 2.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of cereals, wheatena, dry?
By calories, cereals, wheatena, dry is roughly 79% carbohydrate, 14% protein and 7% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.33 cup?
About 29 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the cereals, wheatena, dry I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within breakfast cereals.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Cereals, WHEATENA, dry". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.