Frosted Wheat Squares Cereal, 16 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this box in the cereal aisle or on a rushed weekday morning as a quick, sweet breakfast or a nostalgic kids’ favorite. It feels comforting and indulgent with a sugary crunch, while the shiny coated texture and added vitamins reflect industrial processing. The ingredients (added cane sugar, preservatives, and multiple isolated vitamins/minerals) and likely extrusion/coating production point to an ultra-processed product.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WHOLE, WHEAT, CANE, SUGAR, MIXED, TOCOPHEROLS, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS), REDUCED, IRON, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN, B3), ZINC, OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6), RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2), THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1), TRICALCIUM, PHOSPHATE, FOLIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, B9), CYANOCOBALAMIN, (VITAMIN, B12)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains a whole-grain base but also added cane sugar, mixed tocopherols as processing aids, and multiple isolated vitamin/mineral additives; these industrial ingredients and likely extrusion/coating processes are characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Frosted Wheat Squares Cereal, 16 OZ
The healthiness of Frosted Wheat Squares really depends on your personal dietary needs and goals. With 6 grams of fiber per serving, it's a decent choice if you're looking for a cereal that can help keep you full. However, it's also got 12 grams of sugar per cup, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.