Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal by Trader Joe's scores 10/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal by Trader Joe's provides 381 calories, 4.8g protein, 3.6g fat, and 83.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its 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 (33.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal by Trader Joe's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 381 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 4.8g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average. Sugar is a concern at 33.3g per 100g (61% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 381 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 4.8g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 33.3g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 4.8g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 476mg 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 33.3g 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 Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal 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
CORN FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL, OAT FLOUR, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVORS, VITAMIN AND MINERAL BLEND (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR)