Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats
Frosted Mini Wheats®, manufactured by WK Kellogg Co®, are a popular cereal choice for breakfast. Each bite-size biscuit is made with 100% whole grain wheat and topped with a unique sweet layer of frosting.
One serving of original Frosted Mini Wheats has 210 calories, 1.5 grams fat, 51 grams carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in Frosted Mini Wheats. Don’t miss the section below on Total Sugars.
In addition to the original, the food manufacturer has introduced different sizes and new flavors, including blueberry, chocolate, and golden honey, among others.
This guide is primarily focused on covering the nutritional information in Original Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Cereal.
That said, we do close this article with a summary of nutrition facts for the flavored variety. Please scroll to the bottom for that information.
Original Frosted Mini Wheats Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Here is a breakdown of the calories and nutritional information in this popular breakfast cereal. Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as 60 grams (about 25 bite size wheat biscuits).
Nutrition Info
210 Calories
% Daily Value
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Saturated Fat |
0% |
LOW |
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Sodium |
0% |
LOW |
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Added Sugars |
24% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories in Frosted Mini Wheats
There are 210 calories in one serving of Frosted Mini Wheats cereal (excluding milk).
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in per serving:
Nearly all of the calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat and protein make up the remaining proportion of total calories.
Frosted Mini Wheats
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinThe summary of calories per nutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts provided by WK Kellogg Co.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 210 CALORIES
Total Sugars
One serving of the cereal alone contains 12 grams of total sugars, all of which are added sugars.
Added Sugars
Approximately 45 calories are derived from added sugars. That’s a 24% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Many, if not most, food labels now break out the amount of added sugars. Take a look at the nutrition facts label under Total Carbohydrates to view Total Sugars and Added Sugars.
You can also get an idea of added sugars in any food by reading the list of ingredients. Sugar is listed as the second ingredient in this cereal. Brown rice syrup, which is a low-fructose sweetener, is also used.
SUMMARY OF TOTAL SUGARS PER SERVING
Dietary Fiber
Frosted Mini Wheats, made with whole grain wheat, contain six grams of fiber per serving, which contributes 21% of the recommended daily value.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FIBER PER SERVING
Here is the nutrition facts label for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 25 Biscuits
Amount per serving
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Calories |
210 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
1.5g |
2% |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
0% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
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Sodium |
10mg |
0% |
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Carbohydrates |
51g |
19% |
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Dietary Fiber |
6g |
22% |
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Total Sugars |
12g | |
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Added Sugars |
12g |
24% |
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Protein |
5g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
cEREAL NUTRITION REVIEWS
OREO O’s Cereal: 160 Calories
Ingredients
This cereal contains only seven ingredients. Here is the complete list of ingredients in Frosted Mini-Wheats.
Ingredients:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Brown Rice Syrup, Gelatin, and BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
What is BHT?
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) are inorganic food preservatives used in processed foods to maintain freshness.
It’s often used in the manufacturing of cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and processed meats such as hot dogs and sausage.
The BHT chemical is also commonly used in the cosmetics industry. BHT is a toluene-based ingredient.
You may want to learn more about the use of BHT as a food additive through recent action in California, which banned the use of nail products containing toluene.
Allergens
The cereal is made with wheat.
Flavored Frosted Mini-Wheats
Nutritional Information
Read this section for a detailed summary of the nutritional information in the various flavors of Frosted Mini-Wheats.
For the most part, there is little difference (aside from flavor) when it comes to reviewing the nutrition facts.
Serving Size
Moreover, one serving size is consistently measured as 60 grams. The one exception to the serving size is the limited edition Pumpkin Pie Spice flavor, which has a measured serving size of 59 grams.
That said, even though the net weight is essentially the same, the number of little wheat biscuits per serving differ.
Calories
As you can see from the chart below, all flavors (including the Original) have 210 calories per serving.
Nutrition Summary
Nutritional value of the various flavored mini-wheats cereal is essentially the same across all flavors.
On average, one serving contains the following:
Ingredients
All six flavors of mini-wheats cereal are made with whole grain wheat.
This section provides a complete list of ingredients for each of the flavored Frosted Mini-Wheats.
Strawberry Flavored Frosted Mini-Wheats
Ingredients in strawberry frosted mini-wheats:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Gelatin, Vegetable Juice (for color), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Paprika Extract (for color), Beta-Carotene (for color), BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Frosted Mini-Wheats
Ingredients in pumpkin pie spice flavored mini-wheats:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Cinnamon, Ginger, Gelatin, Nutmeg, Allspice, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract (for color), BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
Blueberry Flavored Frosted Mini-Wheats
Ingredients in blueberry frosted mini wheats:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Gelatin, Fruit Juice (for color), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Vegetable Juice (for color), BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
Cinnamon Roll Flavored Frosted Mini-Wheats
Ingredients in cinnamon roll flavored mini wheats:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Cinnamon, Brown Rice Syrup, Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Soybean Oil, BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
Golden Honey Frosted Mini-Wheats
Ingredients in honey frosted mini-wheats:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Honey, Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract (for color), BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites
Bite-sized wheat biscuits get a little smaller with the Little Bites version of Frosted Mini Wheats cereal.
The size of the cereal is smaller and the total calories per serving is also less when compared with the original version of the cereal. Note, however, that the serving size is also less.
One serving of the Little Bites is measured as 56 grams (vs 60 grams).
To create an apples to apples comparison, we can simply calculate calories per gram rather than per serving.
- Original Frosted Mini-Wheats: 210 calories / 60 grams = 3.5 calories per gram
- Little Bites: 190 calories / 56 grams = 3.4 calories per gram
As you can see, these Little Bites are just that – a smaller version of the same cereal. The nutrition facts label lists 190 calories per serving, (20 calories less than the original).
But, the cereal is essentially the same other than the size. This holds true when you review the list of ingredients, which are exactly the same.
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites.
Ingredients in Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites:Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Brown Rice Syrup, Gelatin, BHT (for freshness), Reduced Iron, and Folic Acid.
Consumers who enjoy Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal may want to compare the nutritional value in Trader Joe’s Frosted Flakes.
Nutrition facts, including calories, allergens, and nutrient content are based on available information as of the date this post was published. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date nutrition facts and ingredients. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or recommendations. We aggregate data about commercially processed foods and drinks and present it to our readers for informational purposes only. Always consult your physician for any healthcare and dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: WK Kellogg Co