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Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Giant
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Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Giant

Mini Wheats
29.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
5g
Protein
12g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Giant is a mainstream boxed cereal you would spot on the supermarket breakfast aisle—usually stacked with other ready-to-eat cereals, near granola bars and toaster pastries, and often featured on endcaps during promotions. The brand leans into family and school-morning rituals: marketed as a wholesome, low-fat, whole-grain option with big, frosted squares that appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike. Packaging (a large 29.5 oz box with an inner plastic bag) highlights "100% whole grain," fiber content and added vitamins and minerals, creating a health-halo despite 12 g of sugar per serving and preservatives like BHT listed for freshness. The product sits firmly between convenience and comfort: shoppers choose it for quick weekday breakfasts, packed lunchboxes, or as an on-the-go snack between activities. Sensory cues are immediate—the visual contrast of the frosted top and wheat biscuit, a loud, crunchy bite that softens in warm milk, and the guilty-pleasure sweetness that makes "cereal milk" a ritual favorite. Brand positioning is mainstream, family-oriented and nostalgic, using simple, friendly imagery and claims of whole-grain goodness; it is not organic and does not make natural-product promises. In plain processing terms, this cereal is manufactured and assembled with added sugars, minor humectants/syrups, and packaging antioxidants — far removed from minimally processed grains. Use occasions include quick breakfasts, after-school bowls, and late-night snacking, with an easy, grab-and-eat convenience that keeps it a staple in many American homes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 25
Servings per Container: 14
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate51g19%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein5g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Brown, Rice, Syrup,, Gelatin., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Folic, Acid,, BHT, Added, to, Packaging, for, Freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, minor syrup, a packaging antioxidant (BHT), and is a manufactured, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat product with added vitamins — characteristics typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Giant

Defining 'healthy' can be tricky! These mini-wheats pack a decent amount of fiber (6g per serving) and whole grain goodness, which is great for digestion. However, they do contain added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

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