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Frosted flakes
Frosted flakes provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 27.5 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 55% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category and comes in a 15 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 1/3 cup (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 150 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g | 36 g | 13% | 69.5 +29% |
| Total sugars | 27.5 g | 11 g | 17.7 +55% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 27.5 g | 11 g | 22% | 9.3 +196% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −68% |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −51% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 −32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8318 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cereals and their products
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Organic corn, organic cane sugar, sea salt.
Product details
- Quantity
- 15 oz
- Serving size
- 1 1/3 cup (40 g)
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicUSDA Organic
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041415169050
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frosted flakes?
Frosted flakes contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 1/3 cup (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Frosted flakes?
Frosted flakes has 27.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Frosted flakes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Frosted flakes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 29, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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