Frosted Flakes Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Frosted Flakes Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal by Trader Joe's scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Frosted Flakes Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal by Trader Joe's provides 389 calories, 5.6g protein, 0.0g fat, and 91.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. 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.
- ⚠High sugar content (36.1g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Frosted Flakes Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal by Trader Joe's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 36.1g per 100g (74% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 389 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 36.1g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.8g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 500mg 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 36.1g 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 Sweetened 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
corn, sugar, glucose syrup (wheat and corn), barley malt extract, salt, mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), nicotinamide (vitamin B3), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), retinyl acetate (vitamin A), folic acid (vitamin B9), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), cholecalciferol (vitamin D)