Extruded cereals
Post Shredded Wheat
18 oz
Score
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 100
Post Shredded Wheat scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
- plus 4 points Fiber 8 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene): The FDA requested data for a post-market assessment in 2026 (Docket FDA-2026-N-2526). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Shredded Wheat
Ingredients
- BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 210 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 8 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
100 + 5.5 = 105.5 → 100
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 210 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 3.667 cups (60 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Whole Grain Wheat,Wheat Bran,BHT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Post
Sources
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List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under FDA Review
“The table below includes select food ingredients (including food and color additives), food contact substances, and contaminants under FDA review as of May 12, 2026 .”
fda.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of butylated hydroxytoluene BHT (E 321) as a food additive
“Based on the NOAEL of 25 mg/kg bw/day and an uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel derived an ADI of 0.25 mg/kg bw/day.”
doi.org
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov