Frosted Oat Cereal with Marshmallows
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted Oat Cereal with Marshmallows by Lucky Charms scores 9/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Frosted Oat Cereal with Marshmallows by Lucky Charms provides 429 calories, 8.3g protein, 4.2g 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 6.3g 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 (33.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 429 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Frosted Oat Cereal with Marshmallows by Lucky Charms sits near the middle of the cereals category with 429 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 33.3g per 100g (61% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 429 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 8.3g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 33.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 6.2g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 625mg 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 33.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 625mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1250mg — roughly 54% 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 Oat Cereal with Marshmallows 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 flour, corn syrup, modified corn starch, corn starch, dextrose, salt, gelatin, trisodium phosphate, yellows 5 , 6, red 40, blue 1, natural and artificial flavor, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness,vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3,