Cereal, Quaker puffed wheat
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 40% of daily folate, 28% of daily zinc and 28% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.
- Folate (DFE) 240 mcg
- Zinc 3.07 mg
- Riboflavin 0.39 mg
- Protein 16.26 g
- Iron 4.41 mg
- Vitamin B-12 0.42 mcg
- Potassium 364 mg
- Choline 32.7 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.13 mg
- Calcium 24 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin C 0 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 32.7 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 240 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 4.41 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 16.26 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.39 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.42 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 3.07 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsQuaker Puffed Wheat is safe with precautions during pregnancy as an uncomplicated breakfast grain. It provides whole wheat carbohydrates, fortified folate, and dietary zinc while remaining naturally free of added sugars. Eat a bowl with cold pasteurized milk, stirring in fresh fruit or nuts to compensate for its low calorie density. This light grain makes a soothing, easily tolerated snack during periods of first-trimester nausea.
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans · ACOG Nutrition During Pregnancy
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Cereal, Quaker puffed wheat provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.