Kellogg, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL, ORIGINAL
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 1 MG | 83% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.8 MG | 61% | |
| Niacin | 9.3 MG | 58% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.9 MG | 54% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.8 UG | 116% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 30 MG | 167% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 74 MG | 18% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 278 MG | 22% | |
| Potassium, K | 370 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.8 MG | 25% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.4 MG | 41% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (1.9g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (11.1g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (167% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (22% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (25% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (41% DV).
About LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL, ORIGINAL
Frosted Mini-Wheats Original from Kellogg's is the classic version: whole grain wheat biscuits with a sugar and brown rice syrup frosting, plus gelatin and BHT for freshness. No added color, no fruit flavoring. The ingredient list is short for a sweetened cereal. Whole grain wheat leads, so fiber content is among the higher end of ready-to-eat cereals, fat is negligible, and protein is reasonable. Fortified with a full range of B vitamins, zinc, and iron. One of the more straightforward whole grain cereals in the sweetened category.
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BROWN RICE SYRUP, GELATIN, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), ZINC OXIDE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12.
Dietary Information
LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL, ORIGINAL is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL, ORIGINAL include Iron, Fe (167% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (116% DV) , Thiamin (83% DV) , Riboflavin (61% DV) , and Niacin (58% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 352 calories per 100 grams, LIGHTLY SWEETENED WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL, ORIGINAL gets 11% of its calories from protein, 97% from carbohydrates, and 5% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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