Frosted Cheerios Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted Cheerios Cereal by Cheerios scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Frosted Cheerios Cereal by Cheerios provides 387 calories, 9.7g protein, 4.8g fat, and 80.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 6.5g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (32.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Frosted Cheerios Cereal by Cheerios sits near the middle of the cereals category with 387 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 32.3g per 100g (55% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 387 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 9.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 32.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 6.5g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 548mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 32.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Frosted Cheerios Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain oats, sugar, oat bran, corn starch, corn syrup, salt, trisodium phosphate, brown sugar syrup, natural flavor. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness.vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.