Is cream of wheat (farina) keto?
Cream of wheat (farina)
Hot wheat cereal has about 24 g net carbs per cooked cup, before sugar or honey.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup cooked · 240 g- Net carbs
- 24g
- Calories
- 132kcal
- Protein
- 4.4g
- Fat
- 0.8g
- Total carbs
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 1.9 g
About 49.5 g of cream of wheat (farina) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 21% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | 55 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 26 g | 11 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Net carbs | 24 g | 10 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 0.3 g |
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If you do eat cream of wheat (farina)
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Simmer hemp hearts and ground flax in almond milk for a creamy keto hot cereal.
Better keto swaps for cream of wheat (farina)
Keto substitutes for cereal, oatmeal & pancakes 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is cream of wheat (farina) keto?
No — cream of wheat (farina) is not keto-friendly. Hot wheat cereal has about 24 g net carbs per cooked cup, before sugar or honey.
How many net carbs are in cream of wheat (farina)?
1 cup cooked (240 g) of cream of wheat (farina) has about 24 g net carbs (26 g total carbs minus 1.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 10 g net carbs.
How much cream of wheat (farina) can I eat on keto?
About 49.5 g of cream of wheat (farina) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 21% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 122% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for cream of wheat (farina)?
Try hemp hearts, flaxseed (ground), chia seeds. See our full guide: keto substitutes for cereal, oatmeal & pancakes.
