How many carbs are in cream of wheat?
1 oz, dry, yields of cream of wheat contains about 21.3g of carbohydrate, 20.3g net carbs after subtracting 1g of fiber, 3g of protein, and 133 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, dry, yields (205g) | 21.3g | 1g | 20.3g |
| 1 cup, cooked (240g) | 24.9g | 1.2g | 23.7g |
| 1 cup, dry, yields (965g) | 100.3g | 4.8g | 95.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 10.4g | 0.5g | 9.9g |
Net carbs in cream of wheat
1 oz, dry, yields of cream of wheat contains 20.3g of net carbs — total carbs (21.3g) minus dietary fiber (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 cream of wheat (per 100g)
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 10.4g
- Dietary fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Fat: 1.8g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343917). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cream of wheat?
1 oz, dry, yields of cream of wheat contains about 21.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 20.3g.
How many net carbs are in cream of wheat?
Net carbs in 1 oz, dry, yields of cream of wheat are about 20.3g — that is total carbs (21.3g) minus dietary fiber (1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cream of wheat good for diabetics?
Cream of wheat 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 cream of wheat keto-friendly?
Whether cream of wheat fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 oz, dry, yields) provides about 20.3g of net carbs.