Shredded Wheat® # Shredded Wheat® Original Share it with your friends [![Shredded_Wheat](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2025-05/UK_en_Nestle%CC%81%20CPW_3D%20pack%20alternations_Shredded_Wheat_16b_220826_1_1662969606673.png%20copy.png.webp?itok=Po92eXwj)](#brand-content-wrapper) High in Fibre 100% Whole Grain Wheat No added sugar or salt Vegan ![Rudy the inventor is eating a bowl of Shredded Wheat with the box alongside him.](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2025-06/Rudy%20eating%20indoor%20Original_0.jpg.webp?itok=_SlBZMPL) ## Wheat. The Whole Wheat. And nothing but the Wheat. Shredded Wheat Original is made with just one single ingredient: Whole Grain Wheat. Simple. It’s high in fibre, and with no added sugar or salt. Suitable for Vegans. Enjoying Shredded Wheat at breakfast is a simple step towards a balanced start to the day. ## Our carefully selected SHREDDED WHEAT® ingredients Whole Grain **WHEAT** (100%). May contain **PEANUTS** and **NUTS.** ## Nutritional info For 45g cereal portion Energy 678kJ 161kcal Fat 1g Saturates 0.2g Sugars 0.3g Salt 0.02 g \*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal) ## Nutrition facts Filter by grammage 45 g 100 g Typical values % RI\* Energy (kJ) 678 kJ 8% Energy 161 kcal 8% Fat 1 g 1% of which: saturates 0.2 g 1% Carbohydrate 29.2 g 11% Of which: Sugars 0.3 g 1% Fibre 6.3 g Protein 5.5 g 11% Salt 0.02 g 1% \* Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal) Vitamins & minerals Typical values % RI\* Energy (kJ) 1506 kJ 8% Energy 357 kcal 8% Fat 2.2 g 1% of which: saturates 0.5 g 2% Carbohydrate 64.9 g 10% Of which: Sugars 0.7 g 0% Fibre 14 g Protein 12.3 g 10% Salt 0.05 g 0% \* Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal) Vitamins & minerals From time to time we adjust the recipe for our products. We recommend that you always check the ingredient lists and nutrition declarations on the packs of all our products before you purchase to see the very latest product information. ## Got questions about Shredded Wheat® Original? ### HOW MUCH FIBRE IS IN SHREDDED WHEAT®? A serving of two Shredded Wheat® Original biscuits provides 6.3g of fibre. See pack for full nutrition information. ### How many calories in Shredded Wheat®? Two Shredded Wheat® Original biscuits (45g) contain 162kcal. See pack for full nutrition information. ### Is there gluten in Shredded Wheat®? Yes, Shredded Wheat® contains gluten as it is made with natural whole grains that are not suitable for coeliacs. Check out our [Go Free cereal range](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/go-free) for a delicious gluten free alternative. ### When was SHREDDED WHEAT® invented? SHREDDED WHEAT® ORIGINAL is one of the oldest cereal there is. The famous, much-loved pillow-shaped cereal has been around since 1893, which makes it over 100 years old! ### When is SHREDDED WHEAT® Day? On the 31st of July, there is a whole day dedicated to SHREDDED WHEAT®. 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