General Mills - Frosted Wheaties has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 89g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing General Mills - Frosted Wheaties has been given a composite ranking of 24, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 2% | |
Calories from Carbs | 92% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Sodium | 680 mg | 28.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 89 g | 29.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 39 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.33 g | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.46%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 204 mg 8.5%
Total Carbohydrates 26.7 g 8.9%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%
Sugars 11.7 g
Protein 1.5 g 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 14.9 g | Fat 8 g
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Protein 0.7 g | Carbs 7.3 g | Fat 0.1 g
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Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 1.91 g | Fat 0 g
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Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 48.9 g | Fat 31.1 g
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Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 85.7 g | Fat 3.6 g
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Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 81.6 g | Fat 4.1 g
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