Kellogg's - Frosted Mini-Wheats bite-size has a average-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 80.63g 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. Its high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.08 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 27.21 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Kellogg's - Frosted Mini-Wheats bite-size, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 4% | |
Calories from Carbs | 85% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0.64 mg | 42.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Riboflavin | 0.71 mg | 41.5% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 8.4 mg | 42% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.84 mg | 42% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 168 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg | 42% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 27.2 mg | 151.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 100.8 mg | 25.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 252 mg | 25.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 335.9 mg | 9.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 8.4 mg | 0.3% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 2.5 mg | 16.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 26.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 40.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 20.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10.1 g | 20.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2.6% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5 mg 0.2%
Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 12 g
Protein 6 g 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron 90%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 5 g | Carbs 42 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 100
Protein 4 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 6 g | Carbs 48 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 7 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 210
Protein 7 g | Carbs 40 g | Fat 3 g
Per 100g | Calories 130
Protein 2 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 5 g
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 6 g | Carbs 48 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 7 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 1 g