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French cereal
French cereal by General Mills provides 405 kcal per 100 g, with 32.4 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 50% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (37 g) (37 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal | 150 kcal | 385 +5% | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 5 −18% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 86.5 g | 32 g | 12% | 74.6 +16% |
| Total sugars | 32.4 g | 12 g | 21.7 +50% | |
| Added sugars | 24.2 g | 9 g | 18% | 16.5 +46% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −63% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.8 −39% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +63% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other extruded cereals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
whole grain corn, sugar, corn meal, corn syrup, canola oil, salt, refiner's syrup, cinnamon, color (caramel color, annatto extract, turmeric extract), natural flavor, vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b12, a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin d3,
Additives 2
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Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (37 g) (37 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000151970
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in French cereal?
French cereal contains 405 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 cup (37 g) (37 g)).
How much sugar is in French cereal?
French cereal has 32.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is French cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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