Frosted flakes of corn cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted flakes of corn cereal by Kellogg's scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Frosted flakes of corn cereal by Kellogg's provides 379 calories, 3.5g protein, 0.0g fat, and 89.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.9g of protein per 100 calories. 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.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sugar content (34.5g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Frosted flakes of corn cereal by Kellogg's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 379 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 3.5g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average. Sugar is a concern at 34.5g per 100g (66% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 379 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 3.5g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 34.5g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.6g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 524mg 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 34.5g 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 of corn cereal 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
Milled corn, sugar, malt flavor, contains 2% or less of salt. vitamins and minerals: iron (ferric phosphate), niacinamide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin d3, vitamin b12.