Frosted Shredded Wheat, Strawberry
Processing Score
10.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
713733914031
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 49g
18%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Total Sugars 12g
Includes 11g Added Sugars
22%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 16.8mg
93%
Potassium 220mg
5%
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Ingredients
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GELATIN, RED 40, BLUE 1. BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, FOLIC ACID, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, VITAMIN B12.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Strawberry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Frosted Shredded Wheat, Strawberry's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Blue 1. Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide (Source Of Zinc).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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