As A Food
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,506 kJ (360 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 51.8 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 13.2 g |
| Fat | 9.72 g |
| Protein | 23.15 g |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 1.882 mg (164%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.499 mg (42%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 6.813 mg (45%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.05 mg (1%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg (100%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 281 μg (70%) |
| Calcium | 39 mg (4%) |
| Iron | 6.26 mg (48%) |
| Magnesium | 239 mg (67%) |
| Phosphorus | 842 mg (120%) |
| Potassium | 892 mg (19%) |
| Zinc | 12.29 mg (129%) |
| Manganese 13.301 mg | |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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Raw wheat can be ground into flour or, using hard durum wheat only, can be ground into semolina; germinated and dried creating malt; crushed or cut into cracked wheat; parboiled (or steamed), dried, crushed and de-branned into bulgur also known as groats. If the raw wheat is broken into parts at the mill, as is usually done, the outer husk or bran can be used several ways. Wheat is a major ingredient in such foods as bread, porridge, crackers, biscuits, Muesli, pancakes, pies, pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins, rolls, doughnuts, gravy, boza (a fermented beverage), and breakfast cereals (e.g., Wheatena, Cream of Wheat, Shredded Wheat, and Wheaties).
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