Family & Pet Safety
Dog Friendly? 🐶✅
No specific toxins found.
Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅
Safe for consumption.
Limit for Kids 👶⚠️
Ingredient Decoder
Moderate Caution
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Often paired with BHA in cereals and snacks. While safer than BHA, studies suggest it may disrupt hormones (endocrine disruptor) and impact thyroid health.
Brown Rice Syrup
A sweetener often touted as healthy, but has a very high glycemic index and often contains traces of arsenic.
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Diet Compatibility
Vegan
Avoid
Gluten-Free
Avoid
Keto
Avoid
What you need to know
Fat in low quantity (2.5g)
This product contains a low amount of fat. A healthy choice for your heart.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Saturated Fat in low quantity (0g)
Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)
Sugars in low quantity (0g)
Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in low quantity (0.0417g)
Low salt content.
Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Health Benefits
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
Cons & Warnings
- ● Ultra Processed
Processing Level
Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)
Analysis Report
Data-Driven
Dr. Mark Chen, PhD
Food Scientist
"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."
Health Integrity Analysis
Is Frosted mini wheats truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 100/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.
⚠️ Moderate Caution
While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene). Often paired with BHA in cereals and snacks. While safer than BHA, studies suggest it may disrupt hormones (endocrine disruptor) and impact thyroid health. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.
Sugar & Metabolic Impact
Impressively, this is a Zero Sugar product. This makes it an excellent candidate for Keto diets, diabetics, or anyone looking to reduce caloric intake without sacrificing flavor.
Final Verdict
Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Frosted mini wheats achieves a CakeID Score of 100/100.
Health Recommendations
Gut Health
Good fiber content.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 package
Calories
* 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.
Burn It Off
To burn off the 350 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:
Sugar Visualization
1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)
Macros
FDA Check
Passed. No active recalls.
