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Whole wheat flakes

Whole-wheat flakes are thin, flattened wheat pieces retaining bran and germ, eaten as cereal or used in baking and mixtures.

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About Whole wheat flakes

Whole-wheat flakes are flattened pieces of wheat grain processed into thin, dry flakes. When made from whole wheat, the bran and germ are retained; the flakes are generally tan to brown and crisp before preparation.

They are eaten as a breakfast cereal with or without liquid, and may also be used in baking or cereal mixtures. Their flavour is mild and wheaty, and they soften when soaked. The name can include products with added ingredients, so this description is for plain whole-wheat flakes.

Ingredient type
whole food

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whole-wheat flakes

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Whole wheat flakes nutrition & diet

Whole wheat flakes nutritional value

Reference: Wheat wolemeal flakes

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

Calories
335kcal
Protein
13.5g
Carbs
59.6g
Fat
1.8g

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

Plain flakes should be distinguished from sweetened or fortified cereal products when comparing measurements. Dry flakes and flakes prepared with milk or another liquid are different servings.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Swiss Food Composition Database 7.1 (2026) — 939 ↗. 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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