How many carbs are in cream of wheat, instant?
1 packet (1 oz), dry, yields of cream of wheat, instant contains about 28.1g of carbohydrate, 27.1g net carbs after subtracting 1g of fiber, 3g of protein, and 131 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet (1 oz), dry, yields (195g) | 28.1g | 1g | 27.1g |
| 1 cup, cooked (240g) | 34.6g | 1.2g | 33.4g |
| 1 cup, dry, yields (965g) | 139.2g | 4.8g | 134.3g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 14.4g | 0.5g | 13.9g |
Net carbs in cream of wheat, instant
1 packet (1 oz), dry, yields of cream of wheat, instant contains 27.1g of net carbs — total carbs (28.1g) 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, instant (per 100g)
- Calories: 67 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 14.4g
- Dietary fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 3.6g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Fat: 0.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343920). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cream of wheat, instant?
1 packet (1 oz), dry, yields of cream of wheat, instant contains about 28.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 27.1g.
How many net carbs are in cream of wheat, instant?
Net carbs in 1 packet (1 oz), dry, yields of cream of wheat, instant are about 27.1g — that is total carbs (28.1g) minus dietary fiber (1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cream of wheat, instant good for diabetics?
Cream of wheat, instant 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, instant keto-friendly?
Whether cream of wheat, instant fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 packet (1 oz), dry, yields) provides about 27.1g of net carbs.