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Frosted Mini-Wheats — dryA
Cereals · #4 of 25

Frosted Mini-Wheats

dry · Wheat & Bran

69/100A tier
Calories353
Protein8g
Fiber9.7g
Sodium17mg
Sugar20.8g

Graded A — 69 out of 100, #4 of 25 cereals. Whole food carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (23/100).

The short version: Whole wheat in a sugar jacket.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories353
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 17mg1%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g35%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 8g16%
Folate 667mcg167%
Iron 30mg167%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 69

Micronutrients ×20100
Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×2099
Fiber ×3034
Protein ×1523

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#4 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Frosted Mini-Wheats healthy?

It grades A — 69 out of 100, #4 of 25 cereals in our system. Whole wheat in a sugar jacket.

How many calories are in Frosted Mini-Wheats?

353 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Frosted Mini-Wheats calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.