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Puffed einkorn wheat Calories
Light, crisp whole grain; contains gluten.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Puffed einkorn wheat (15 g) has 53 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.5 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Puffed einkorn wheat Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 15 g
53
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
10.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 14% · Fat 7%
Puffed einkorn wheat nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.75 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Puffed einkorn wheat?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 15 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 4 g | 14 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 7 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 99 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 45 g | 158 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Puffed einkorn wheat
How do you eat puffed einkorn wheat?
Puffed einkorn wheat can be eaten on its own or added to breakfast bowls, yogurt, and trail mixes. Add it just before serving when mixing it with wet ingredients, since it softens quickly and loses its crunch.
How is puffed einkorn wheat made?
Puffed einkorn wheat is made by heating einkorn kernels under conditions that make them expand. The process typically uses controlled heat and pressure, so it is not simply a matter of warming dry einkorn in a household pan.
Can you make puffed einkorn wheat at home?
Making puffed einkorn wheat at home is difficult without suitable equipment. Unlike popcorn, einkorn kernels do not reliably puff in an ordinary covered pot; commercial-style expansion generally requires controlled pressure and heat.
Does puffed einkorn wheat need to be cooked?
No, puffed einkorn wheat is generally ready to eat and does not need cooking. Heating it in liquid will soften the pieces rather than cook them like raw grain, so add it at the end if you want to keep some crunch.
What does puffed einkorn wheat taste like?
Puffed einkorn wheat has a mild, toasted, grain-like flavor and a light, crisp texture. Its taste is not strongly sweet, which makes it easy to pair with fruit, yogurt, milk, or chocolate.
Can puffed einkorn wheat replace puffed rice?
Yes, puffed einkorn wheat can replace puffed rice in many cereal mixes and snack bars. It has a wheat-based, slightly grainier flavor, so the finished recipe will taste different even when the texture is similarly light and crisp.
Does puffed einkorn wheat get soggy in milk?
Yes, puffed einkorn wheat softens when left in milk. For a crisp cereal bowl, pour the milk over it just before eating; if you prefer a softer texture, let it stand briefly.
How should you store puffed einkorn wheat after opening?
Store puffed einkorn wheat in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. Moisture quickly takes away its crispness, so avoid leaving the bag open or storing it near steam from the stove.
Can puffed einkorn wheat be used in homemade cereal bars?
Yes, puffed einkorn wheat works well in homemade cereal bars because it adds a light crunch. Fold it into the binding mixture near the end and avoid crushing the puffs if you want the bars to stay airy.
Is puffed einkorn wheat the same as puffed wheat?
No, puffed einkorn wheat is made specifically from einkorn, an ancient type of wheat, while “puffed wheat” can refer to products made from other wheat varieties. The two are similar in use but may differ in flavor and texture.
Puffed einkorn wheat Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.68mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.45mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
60mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
Sodium
0.75mg · 0% DV
Puffed einkorn wheat Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Puffed einkorn wheat
To burn the 53 calories in 1 cup (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Puffed einkorn wheat?
Puffed einkorn wheat is made by heating einkorn kernels until they expand into light, crisp pieces. Einkorn is an ancient form of wheat long grown in parts of Anatolia; puffing gives it a mild, toasted grain flavour and an airy crunch.
It works well stirred into breakfast cereal, porridge or yoghurt, and can be paired with fresh fruit, nuts or seeds. In Turkey, it may also be eaten as a simple crunchy snack or added to homemade bars; elsewhere, use it much like other puffed whole grains in cereal mixes and snack bowls. It provides mostly carbohydrate, with some fibre and protein. For a more filling bowl, combine a modest handful with yoghurt and fruit rather than relying on it alone.
How Nutritious Is Puffed einkorn wheat?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Puffed einkorn wheat Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Puffed einkorn wheat Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Puffed einkorn wheat Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Puffed einkorn wheat Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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