Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Fiber One Frosted Shredded Wheat Nutrition







Fiber One's Frosted Shredded Wheat cereal is made of whole grain wheat biscuits topped with light frosting. One cup equals one serving and each box contains seven servings. The nutritional information provided is based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.


Calories and Fat


A 1-cup serving equals 200 calories; with 1/2 cup skim milk added, that rises to 240 calories. One serving also provides 1 gram of fat and no saturated or trans fat.


Fiber


Fiber One claims to be the Number 1 provider of fiber among leading frosted shredded wheat cereals. It provides 9 grams per serving, 35 percent of daily fiber value. Eight grams of that fiber is insoluble.


Carbs, Cholesterol and Sodium


Each serving also has 12 grams of sugar and 29 grams of other carbohydrates. This cereal has no cholesterol or sodium.


Major Vitamins and Minerals


A serving provides 90 percent of recommended daily values of iron and 25 percent of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamins B5 and B12, and folic acid. A serving also provides 15 percent of phosphorus and 10 percent of magnesium and zinc.


Main Ingredients


The main ingredients include, in order: whole grain wheat, sugar, corn bran, guar gum and gelatin.

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