Frosted Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Marshmallows
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Marshmallows by Hy-Vee Inc. scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Frosted Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Marshmallows by Hy-Vee Inc. provides 381 calories, 7.1g protein, 2.4g fat, and 83.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.9g 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 4.8g 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 (40.5g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 7 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Frosted Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Marshmallows by Hy-Vee Inc. sits near the middle of the cereals category with 381 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 40.5g per 100g (95% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 381 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 40.5g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 4.8g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 677mg 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 40.5g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 677mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1355mg — roughly 59% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Frosted Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Marshmallows 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 oat flour, sugar, corn syrup, wheat starch, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of: salt, calcium carbonate, dextrose, gelatin, artificial flavor, trisodium phosphate, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, yellow 6. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide (source of zinc), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.