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Cream of Wheat Original Instant Hot Cereal

Cream of Wheat Original Instant Hot Cereal

per 1 packet (28 g):
19g
net carbs
0g
fats
3g
protein
100
calories

Is Cream of Wheat Original Instant Hot Cereal Keto?

Cream of Wheat Original Instant Hot Cereal is not keto-friendly because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients.

Too Much Carbs!

Cream of Wheat Original Instant Hot Cereal should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (67.86g of net carbs per 100g serving).

It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis. You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

As an alternative, you may look for other cereal brands that are low in net carbs.

Contains BHA/BHT

BHA/BHT is a controversial additive that is included in our list of food additives to avoid for keto.

Food additives are potentially harmful to health and should be avoided as much as possible.

Most of your diet should come from minimally processed foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Net Carb Calculator

Cream of Wheat Original Instant Hot Cereal
19 g
net carbs
20 g
carbs
1 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0 g
fats
3 g
protein
100
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Wheat Farina, Salt, Defatted Wheat Germ, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Ferric Orthophosphate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Bht (To Preserve Freshness).

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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None

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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