Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size has 339 kcal and 14.7 g fiber per 100 g. Shredded wheat is one of the least processed cereals – just whole wheat and nothing else. Higher whole grain intake is linked to reduced mortality (Reynolds et al., Lancet 2019). A standard serving is 2 biscuits (~50 g) or 1 cup spoon-size (~60 g).
How should I track Post, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size?
Post, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size is high in fiber. The key to tracking Post, Shredded Wheat n' Bran, spoon-size is knowing whether you are logging dry or cooked weight. Grains absorb 2–3 times their weight in water during cooking, so 80 g of dry rice becomes about 200 g cooked. Mixing up dry and cooked values can throw your calorie count off by 200–300%. A meta-analysis (Reynolds et al., Lancet 2019) linked higher whole grain intake to reduced mortality — but only accurate tracking captures the real intake. Weigh on a kitchen scale before cooking and use the matching nutrition values.