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Cooked Wheat Berries

Cooked wheat berries are boiled whole wheat kernels used in salads, porridges, pilafs, and grain-based dishes.

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About Cooked Wheat Berries

Cooked wheat berries are whole wheat kernels retaining the bran, germ, and endosperm after boiling, simmering, or other softening. They are used in salads, porridges, pilafs, soups, stuffing, bowls, and other grain-based dishes where a distinct whole-grain texture is wanted.

They are usually plump and chewy, with a mild, nutty grain flavour and a tan to brown appearance. Kernel hardness and size vary by wheat type, and tenderness depends on soaking, cooking time, and whether hard or soft wheat is used.

Cooked kernels may be served warm or chilled, whole or partly crushed. They are sold as prepared cooked grains or made from intact kernels; cooking softens and expands them, while crushing changes the texture. Products made from pearled or otherwise processed wheat are different forms.

Ingredient type
whole food

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cooked wheat berries

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Cooked Wheat Berries nutrition & diet

Cooked Wheat Berries nutritional value

Reference: Wheat berry boiled w/ salt

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
178kcal
Protein
4.5g
Carbs
33.5g
Fat
0.7g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Use whole wheat kernels cooked in water or another liquid, and identify whether they are drained or served with the cooking liquid. Variety, soaking, cooking time, and additions such as oil, salt, broth, sweeteners, or fruit affect the portion represented.

Compare the right form: Match references to cooked whole wheat kernels, with variety, drained or undrained form, edible portion, and additions documented.

Diet considerations

Wheat berries are plant-origin cereal grains and retain the wheat kernel’s cereal identity after cooking. Preparations with broth, meat, dairy, sauces, or coatings change compatibility, while mixed grain dishes may add other cereals. The meal’s carbohydrate pattern is portion-dependent and differs between plain berries and sweet or savory recipes.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Swedish Food Agency Food Database, 2026-07-01 — 6145 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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