Frosted cheerios gluten free breakfast cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted cheerios gluten free breakfast cereal by General Mills scores 9/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Frosted cheerios gluten free breakfast cereal by General Mills provides 172 calories, 10.7g protein, 4.4g fat, and 67.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 10.7g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 172 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.6g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ⚠High sugar content (27.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Frosted cheerios gluten free breakfast cereal by General Mills is a lower-calorie option in the cereals category at 172 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 406.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 172 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 10.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 27.4g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 7.6g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 591mg 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 27.4g 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 gluten free breakfast 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 B (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), AB Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3,