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Frosted Flakes

Is Frosted Flakes Of Corn Cereal healthy?

Flakes Of Corn Cereal

Breakfast & Cereal · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

22/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Frosted Flakes flakes of corn cereal is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 22 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Refined corn cereal with added sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and BHT; low protein and fiber for the serving. Strengths include fortified with b vitamins, iron, and vitamin d and low in fat and saturated fat, while main considerations include added sugar and high fructose corn syrup near top of list, refined milled corn with very low fiber, and bht preservative and multiple fortificants.

Longevity Score 22/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Fortified with B vitamins, iron, and vitamin D
  • Low in fat and saturated fat

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar and high fructose corn syrup near top of list
  • Refined milled corn with very low fiber
  • BHT preservative and multiple fortificants

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MILLED CORN, SUGAR, MALT FLAVORING, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE, IRON, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 30 g (3/4 cup)

  • Calories1106% DV
  • Protein1g2% DV
  • Total Carbs27g10% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Frosted Flakes Of Corn Cereal
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00038000318412
Serving size
30 g (3/4 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (26g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (11g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (11g of 27g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Frosted Flakes Of Corn Cereal highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Frosted Flakes Of Corn Cereal shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Frosted Flakes Of Corn Cereal: 11g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, High fructose corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Fortified with B vitamins, iron, and vitamin D; Low in fat and saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and high fructose corn syrup near top of list; Refined milled corn with very low fiber; BHT preservative and multiple fortificants.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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