Protein content
A 1 cup serving of shredded wheat contains 5.8 g of protein - a moderate source of protein, about 12% of the 50 g Daily Value.
Share of this food's calories that come from protein - it is more of an energy food than a protein food.
| Serving | 1 cup (49 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein per serving | 5.8 g |
| Protein per 100 g | 11.8 g |
| Calories per serving | 172 kcal |
| Protein density | 13% of calories |
| Share of 50 g Daily Value | 12% |
| Protein quality | Incomplete protein |
| Category | Grains |
| Food type | Prepared / processed |
| USDA record | FoodData Central #173911 |
A typical 1 cup serving of shredded wheat contains 5.8 grams of protein (11.8 g per 100 g), which makes it a moderate source of protein. That covers roughly 12% of the 50 g reference Daily Value, so it adds toward your protein total for the day.
Around 13% of the calories in shredded wheat come from protein, so it is more of an energy food than a protein food. It contributes to a day's protein total, but the bulk of what it delivers is energy rather than amino acids - treat it as a contributor alongside a denser source, not as the protein in a meal.
Among the 111 grains in the database, shredded wheat ranks 31st by protein per serving, and 444th out of all 796 foods on the site. Set against brown rice, another grain entry in the database, a serving carries about 0.5 g more protein (brown rice has 5.3 g per 1 cup cooked).
It is an incomplete protein on its own; pairing it with other plant foods across the day covers the full range of essential amino acids. The serving above is measured by volume at 49 g. The per-100 g figure lets you compare it directly against any other food here, whatever its serving.
Usually just whole wheat, with no added sugar or salt.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #173911 - "Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Shredded Wheat, original spoon-size" (SR Legacy, published 4/1/2019). Values are the published reference figures for that record, not lab measurements for a specific brand or batch.
Quick answers
Shredded wheat has 11.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical 1 cup serving (49 g) provides 5.8 g.
No. Shredded wheat is an incomplete protein on its own; pairing it with other protein sources across the day covers the full range of essential amino acids.
A 1 cup serving of shredded wheat contains 5.8 g of protein, about 12% of the 50 g reference Daily Value.
Shredded wheat is a moderate source of protein, and about 13% of its calories come from protein, which makes it more of an energy food than a protein food. Set against brown rice, another grain entry in the database, a serving carries about 0.5 g more protein (brown rice has 5.3 g per 1 cup cooked).
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