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How many carbs are in cereal, shredded wheat, plain?

1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, shredded wheat, plain contains about 22.2g of carbohydrate, 18.3g net carbs after subtracting 3.9g of fiber, 3.6g of protein, and 107 calories.

1 prepackaged single serving contains 22.2g carbs 18.3g net carbs · 3.9g fiber · 3.6g protein · 107 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 rectangular biscuit (25g)18.5g3.3g15.2g
1 prepackaged single serving (30g)22.2g3.9g18.3g
1 cup (45g)33.2g5.9g27.4g
100 grams (100g)73.9g13g60.9g

Net carbs in cereal, shredded wheat, plain

1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, shredded wheat, plain contains 18.3g of net carbs — total carbs (22.2g) minus dietary fiber (3.9g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for cereal, shredded wheat, plain (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343963). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in cereal, shredded wheat, plain?

1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, shredded wheat, plain contains about 22.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.9g of fiber, the net carbs are about 18.3g.

How many net carbs are in cereal, shredded wheat, plain?

Net carbs in 1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, shredded wheat, plain are about 18.3g — that is total carbs (22.2g) minus dietary fiber (3.9g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is cereal, shredded wheat, plain good for diabetics?

Cereal, shredded wheat, plain contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is cereal, shredded wheat, plain keto-friendly?

Whether cereal, shredded wheat, plain fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 prepackaged single serving) provides about 18.3g of net carbs.

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