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Frosted Mini Wheats Original - 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g
Frosted Mini Wheats Original - 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g
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Barcode: 0038000207501 (EAN / EAN-13) 038000207501 (UPC / UPC-A)
Common name: whole grain cereal.
Quantity: 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g
Packaging: Plastic, Paper, Bag, Box, Recyclable material, Recyclable plastic
Brands: Mini Wheats, Kellogg's
Brand owner: The Kellogg Company
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Breakfasts, Cereals and potatoes, Cereals and their products, Breakfast cereals, Puffed grains, Puffed cereals, Puffed wheat
Labels, certifications, awards: Source of fibre, High fibres, 100% Whole Grain
Origin of ingredients: Canada
Manufacturing or processing places: Canadá
Traceability code: 080305010029
Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/products/...
Countries where sold: Bolivia, United States
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Health
Ingredients
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9 ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, brown rice syrup 2%, gelatin, bht , vitamins and minerals (reduced iron, folic acid).Allergens: Gelatin, Gluten
Food processing
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Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Additive: E428 - Gelatine
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
Additives
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E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene: Butylated hydroxytoluene -BHT-, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids -e.g. fuel, oil- and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: E428
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Non-vegetarian
Non-vegetarian ingredients: E428
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Whole grain wheat, sugar, brown rice syrup 2%, gelatin, bht, vitamins, minerals (reduced iron, folic acid)- Whole grain wheat -> en:whole-wheat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 70 - percent_max: 96
- sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 2 - percent_max: 20
- brown rice syrup -> en:brown-rice-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 2 - percent: 2 - percent_max: 2
- gelatin -> en:e428 - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2
- bht -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2
- vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2
- minerals -> en:minerals - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2
- reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
Nutrition
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Very good nutritional quality
⚠️ Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 10
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 8.33, rounded value: 8.33)
- Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 10, rounded value: 10)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 8
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1460, rounded value: 1460)
- Sugars: 4 / 10 (value: 20, rounded value: 20)
- Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
- Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 16.7, rounded value: 16.7)
The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
Nutritional score: (8 - 10)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in low quantity (2.5%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Saturated fat in low quantity (0%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Sugars in high quantity (20%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks- Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
- Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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Salt in low quantity (0.0417%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
- Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food- Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
- Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (25 biscuits/galletas 60 g)Compared to: Puffed wheat Energy 1,460 kj
(350 kcal)879 kj
(210 kcal)-7% Fat 2.5 g 1.5 g +7% Saturated fat 0 g 0 g -100% Monounsaturated fat 0 g 0 g Polyunsaturated fat 1.67 g 1 g Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg Carbohydrates 85 g 51 g +14% Sugars 20 g 12 g -1% Added sugars 20 g 12 g Fiber 10 g 6 g +58% Soluble fiber < 1.67 g < 1 g Insoluble fiber 8.33 g 5 g Proteins 8.33 g 5 g -18% Salt 0.042 g 0.025 g +28% Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.2 mg 0.12 mg (10 % DV) -69% Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin) 3.33 mg 2 mg (10 % DV) -70% Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) 392 µg 235 µg Folates (total folates) 667 µg 400 µg (100 % DV) Potassium 267 mg 160 mg Calcium 0 mg 0 mg Phosphorus 167 mg 100 mg (10 % DV) Iron 30 mg 18 mg +259% Magnesium 66.7 mg 40 mg (10 % DV) Zinc 2.5 mg 1.5 mg (10 % DV) Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Environment
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Eco-Score D - High environmental impact
⚠️ Select a country in order to include the full impact of transportation.The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.Life cycle analysis
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Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 45/100)
Category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements
Category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements
- PEF environmental score: 0.63 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 3.56 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Origins of ingredients with a medium impact
Bonus: +2
Environmental policy: +2
Transportation: 0
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Canada Medium
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Packaging with a medium impact
Malus: -11
Shape Material Recycling Impact 1 Box Paperboard Recycle Low 1 Bag Recyclable plastic Recycle High
Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: D (Score: 36/100)
Product: Frosted Mini Wheats Original - 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g
Life cycle analysis score: 45
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -9
Final score: 36/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 1.8 km in a petrol car
356 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Breakfast cereals, mix of puffed or extruded cereals, fortified with vitamins and chemical elements (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Packaging
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Packaging with a medium impact
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Packaging parts
1 x Box (Paperboard)
1 x Bag (Recyclable plastic)
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Packaging materials
Material % Packaging weight Packaging weight per 100 g of product Paper or cardboard Plastic Total
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Transportation
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Origins of ingredients
Origins of ingredients with a medium impact
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Canada Medium
Data sources
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