Original Frosted Mini Wheals, Original
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including 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
038000212154
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size54 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 46g
17%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 5g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 16.2mg
90%
Potassium 200mg
4%
* 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 · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, BROWN RICE SYRUP, GELATIN, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, ZINC OXIDE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Frosted Mini Wheals, Original'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.
- Processed MeatsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Gelatin.
Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Rice Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bht For Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and 2 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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