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Kelloggs Little Bites Frosted Mini Wheats
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kelloggs Little Bites Frosted Mini Wheats

Mini Wheats
14.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
5g
Protein
11g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Little Bites Frosted Mini-Wheats sits squarely in the breakfast cereal aisle, stacked alongside family cereals and other kid-focused brands — usually near other ready-to-eat flakes, shredded wheat varieties, and sweetened kids' cereals. The product is pitched as a convenient, family-friendly option for mornings and snacks: bite-sized, frosted whole grain squares that feel like a sweet crunchable ritual rather than a sit-down hot breakfast. It lands on shopping lists for busy weekday mornings, back-to-school lunchboxes, quick office snacks, and road-trip provisions. Brand positioning leans into wholesome and nostalgic cues — long-standing Kellogg's heritage, “100% whole grain,” and fortified vitamins — while using kid-friendly imagery and the indulgence of frosting to appeal to parents and children alike. The label carries clear health halos: “excellent source of fiber,” “low-fat,” and added vitamins and minerals; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the ingredient panel lists added sugars and preservatives. In plain terms, this is an industrially processed ready-to-eat cereal made from milled whole wheat formed into biscuits, sweetened and treated for shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory details: each tiny rectangular biscuit is crisp and shatters with a toasted wheat crunch, a sweet white frosted surface on one side, and a slightly fibrous interior; the box typically contains an inner plastic bag and is easy to pour. Rituals include spoon-and-milk breakfasts, hand-to-mouth snacking straight from the box, or sprinkling into yogurt. The overall story: a portable, familiar, slightly indulgent whole-grain option marketed to families seeking quick, reassuring breakfast choices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
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,, BHT, for, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Folic, Acid..

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, a synthetic preservative (BHT), flavor/texture modifiers (gelatin, syrups), and vitamin fortification — typical of industrially formulated ready-to-eat products classified as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Kelloggs Little Bites Frosted Mini Wheats

The Mini Wheats have some redeeming qualities, like being high in fiber with 6 grams per serving, which can help keep you feeling full. However, they do contain added sugars, so it really depends on your overall diet and what you’re looking for in a breakfast option. If you're balancing it with other nutrient-dense foods, they can fit in nicely!

Perfect For

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road-trip
weekend-brunch

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