Frosted Flakes
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted Flakes by Crownfield scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Frosted Flakes by Crownfield provides 383 calories, 5.0g protein, 0.0g fat, and 86.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g 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.
- ✓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 (25.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Frosted Flakes by Crownfield sits near the middle of the cereals category with 383 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 5.0g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 383 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 25.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 1.7g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 25.0g 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 Flakes doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Maize, 23% Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Salt, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids.