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Weetabix Whole Grain Cereal
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Weetabix Whole Grain Cereal

Weetabix
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Weetabix Whole Grain Cereal arrives on grocery shelves as a box of pressed whole-wheat biscuits tucked into the cold cereal aisle, usually shelved near other whole-grain and low-sugar breakfast options, mueslis, and breakfast bars. You might also spot it close to natural-brand cereals or the health-food endcap because of its ‘‘simple ingredients’’ messaging. It fits morning rituals and quick meals — a weekday breakfast with milk and fruit, a back-to-school grab-and-go option, or part of a weekend brunch when paired with yogurt and berries. The brand leans on a heritage, no-nonsense positioning: wholesome, British-origin pantry staple marketed to health-conscious adults and families who want a filling, high-fiber start without flashy kid-targeted design. Label claims include “whole grain,” “high fiber,” and Non-GMO Project Verified; there’s a low-sugar callout (2 g per serving) and vitamin/mineral fortification (iron, B vitamins), but no organic or child-focused cartoons. In plain terms, the cereal is made by industrial milling and baking of whole wheat into compact biscuits with added barley malt extract, a touch of cane sugar and salt, plus fortifying nutrients — a processed but relatively simple formulation compared with heavily flavored cereals. Sensory notes: dry, crunchy toasted wheat biscuits that quickly soften in milk yet retain a pleasant crumble, mild malty-sweet undertones, and a restrained sweetness. Packaging is a rectangular cardboard box containing stacked biscuits (often wrapped in an inner bag), promoting a tidy, everyday breakfast ritual: pour, milk, maybe fruit, and a quick, sustaining bite any time of day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 7
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
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, Wheat,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Cane, Sugar,, Salt,, Iron,, Niacin, (B3),, Thiamin, Hydrochloride, (B1)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made primarily from whole grain wheat with added cane sugar, malt extract, salt and fortified vitamins, this is an industrially processed but relatively simple ready-to-eat cereal, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed food) rather than ultra-processed formulations with many industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Weetabix Whole Grain Cereal

Weetabix can be a pretty solid choice for breakfast, especially if you're looking for something that packs in some whole grains and fiber. With 7 grams of dietary fiber per serving, it's a great way to kickstart your day. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and lifestyle!

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