Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin provides many of the same nutritional qualities of the original flavor. The whole-grain cereal has positive nutritional aspects, some of which are due to its fortification of vitamins and minerals. Having a bowl of the cereal with skim milk is a way to start the day with the health benefits of whole grain and dairy.
Caloric Distribution
Each 1.8 oz. serving of Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin, which is approximately 24 biscuits, contains 180 calories, according to the Kellogg's website. The caloric distribution is dominated by carbohydrate, which accounts for about 84 percent of the calories. Each serving contains 43g carbohydrate, 4g protein and 1g fat. The protein content is doubled to 8g when the cereal is eaten with 1/2 cup of milk.
Carbohydrate
The carbohydrate content of Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin can be broken down into dietary fiber, sugar and other carbohydrate. Each serving provides 5g dietary fiber, which is 20 percent of the daily value, 12g sugar and 26g other carbohydrate. The amount of sugar in this cereal is typical of many sweetened cereals and is also the exact same amount found in regular Frosted Mini-Wheats.
Whole Grains
Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin cereal is a source of whole-grain wheat. According to the World's Healthiest Foods, whole-grain wheat contains many beneficial phytonutrients, such as phenolics, that promote health. Wheat is also a source of choline and betaine, which have been shown to reduce inflammation. The fiber content of whole grain wheat may also reduce cholesterol and help protect against heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
Vitamins
In addition to naturally occurring amounts of B vitamins in whole-grain wheat, Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin is fortified with additional amounts of B vitamins. Each serving contains 25 percent of the daily value of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin B12. The cereal is not a good source of vitamin A or C.
Minerals
Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin is also fortified with two essential minerals. Each serving provides 90 percent of the daily value of iron and 10 percent of the daily value of zinc. Consider having a glass of orange juice with your cereal, since the vitamin C in the juice enhances iron absorption. Although the cereal itself contains no calcium, having it with 1/2 cup of milk will provide 15 percent of the daily value to promote bone health.
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