Frosted Mini-Wheats - Frosted Whole Grain Wheat Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 81.11g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 10.81 gms of protein, it is high 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 24.3 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Frosted Mini-Wheats - Frosted Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 85% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 40% | Mid 40% | Average |
Riboflavin | 0.8 mg | 47.1% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 8.1 mg | 40.5% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 40% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B12 | 2.4 mcg | 40.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 86.5 mg | 21.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 216.2 mg | 21.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 27% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 32.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 21.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10.8 g | 21.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.52 g 0.8%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron 49.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 376
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 87.8 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 371
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 77.1 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 390
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 61.7 g | Fat 13 g
Per 100g | Calories 441
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 54.7 g | Fat 21.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 9.8 g | Carbs 80.3 g | Fat 2 g
Per 100g | Calories 357
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 80.4 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 365
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 84.6 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 357
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 81.3 g | Fat 2 g