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Frosted Flakes — dryC
Cereals · #21 of 25

Frosted Flakes

dry · Corn Cereal

36/100C tier
Calories364
Protein4.3g
Fiber2.9g
Sodium508mg
Sugar33g

Graded C — 36 out of 100, #21 of 25 cereals. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Corn flakes that gave up and got frosted.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories364
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 508mg22%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g10%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 4.3g9%
Iron 19.5mg108%
Folate 324mcg81%
Vitamin B6 0.9mg53%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 36

Micronutrients ×20100
Clean label ×2054
Protein ×1512
Fiber ×3010
Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#21 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Frosted Flakes healthy?

It grades C — 36 out of 100, #21 of 25 cereals in our system. Corn flakes that gave up and got frosted.

How many calories are in Frosted Flakes?

364 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Frosted Flakes calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.