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Trix Cereal
Trix Cereal provides 410 kcal per 100 ml, with 30.8 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. That is 42% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category and comes in a 1 l pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 1/4 cup (39 g) (39 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal | 160 kcal | 385 +7% | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 2 g | 3% | 5 |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 84.6 g | 33 g | 12% | 74.6 +13% |
| Total sugars | 30.8 g | 12 g | 21.7 +42% | |
| Added sugars | 24.2 g | 9.4 g | 19% | 16.6 +46% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.4 −65% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.8 −42% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 +56% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1163 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 ml 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 extruded cereals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
whole grain corn, sugar, rice flour, corn syrup, canola oil, salt, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, yellow 6, blue 1 and other color added, citric acid, malic acid, vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3,
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 l
- Serving size
- 1 1/4 cup (39 g) (39 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000151628
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Trix Cereal?
Trix Cereal contains 410 kcal per 100 ml and about 160 kcal per serving (1 1/4 cup (39 g) (39 g)).
How much sugar is in Trix Cereal?
Trix Cereal has 30.8 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Trix Cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.
Does Trix Cereal contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — 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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