Trix minis cereal imp
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Trix minis cereal imp by General Mills scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Trix minis cereal imp by General Mills provides 385 calories, 5.1g protein, 5.1g fat, and 84.6g 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 certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 5.1g 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 (28.2g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 7 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Trix minis cereal imp by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 385 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 5.1g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 385 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.1g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 28.2g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.1g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 513mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 28.2g 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 Trix minis cereal imp doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
whole grain corn, sugar, rice flour, corn syrup, canola and/or sunflower oil, salt, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, yellow 6, blue 1 and other color added, citric acid, malic acid, rosemary extract. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b₁ (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b₂ (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.