Calories in
wheat bran, crude
216 kcal per 100 g Wheat bran, crude contains 216 calories per 100 grams, or about 125 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 15.6 g protein, 64.5 g carbohydrate and 4.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 72% carbohydrate, 17% protein, 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 58.0 g | 125 | 9.0 g | 37.4 g | 2.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 216 kcal | 125 kcal |
| Protein | 15.6 g | 9.0 g |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 37.4 g |
| Fibre | 42.8 g | 24.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 1,182.0 mg | 685.6 mg |
| Calcium | 73.0 mg | 42.3 mg |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 6.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 9.9 g | 5.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169722). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How wheat bran, crude compares
Among the 49 cereal grains and pasta items on this site, wheat bran, crude ranks 37 of 49 by calorie density, against a category average of 291 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 26% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.2 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (125 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 26 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 wheat bran, crude?
Wheat bran, crude contains 216 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 125 calories per cup. It also provides 15.6 g of protein, 64.5 g of carbohydrate and 4.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of wheat bran, crude?
By calories, wheat bran, crude is roughly 72% carbohydrate, 17% protein and 11% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 26 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 wheat bran, crude 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 cereal grains and pasta.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Wheat bran, crude". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.