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Frosted Flakes
Frosted Flakes by Mom's Best provides 390 kcal per 100 g, with 36.6 g of sugars and 4.9 g of protein. That is 101% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.25 cup (41 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | 160 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 9.1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 90.2 g | 37 g | 13% | 66.3 +36% |
| Total sugars | 36.6 g | 15 g | 18.2 +101% | |
| Added sugars | 36.6 g | 15 g | 30% | 13 +182% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8 −100% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.2 −52% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +77% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4914 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
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 breakfast cereals
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Ingredients
Milled Corn, Sugar, Contains 2% or less of: Corn Syrup, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Wheat Starch, Vitamins And Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate (source of iron), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide (source of zinc), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate (a B-Vitamin), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid
- Allergens
- Gluten
Product details
- Serving size
- 1.25 cup (41 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0042400440352
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frosted Flakes?
Frosted Flakes contains 390 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1.25 cup (41 g)).
How much sugar is in Frosted Flakes?
Frosted Flakes has 36.6 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 E (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.
What allergens does Frosted Flakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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