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How many carbs are in cereal, wheat flakes?

1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, wheat flakes contains about 22.9g of carbohydrate, 19.8g net carbs after subtracting 3.1g of fiber, 3g of protein, and 108 calories.

1 prepackaged single serving contains 22.9g carbs 19.8g net carbs · 3.1g fiber · 3g protein · 108 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 prepackaged single serving (30g)22.9g3.1g19.8g
1 cup (40g)30.5g4.2g26.3g
100 grams (100g)76.3g10.4g65.9g

Net carbs in cereal, wheat flakes

1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, wheat flakes contains 19.8g of net carbs — total carbs (22.9g) minus dietary fiber (3.1g). 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, wheat flakes (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343964). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in cereal, wheat flakes?

1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, wheat flakes contains about 22.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 19.8g.

How many net carbs are in cereal, wheat flakes?

Net carbs in 1 prepackaged single serving of cereal, wheat flakes are about 19.8g — that is total carbs (22.9g) minus dietary fiber (3.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is cereal, wheat flakes good for diabetics?

Cereal, wheat flakes 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, wheat flakes keto-friendly?

Whether cereal, wheat flakes 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 19.8g of net carbs.

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