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Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes Cinnamon Cereal In A Cup: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes cinnamon cereal in a cup received a Food Integrity Score of 70 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a fortified, sweetened corn cereal with a flavor system doing much of the work. The label is readable and the core ingredient is recognizable corn, but the added sugar and vitamin fortification push it into an occasional-treat category rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include added sugar is a prominent ingredient, malt flavor and natural flavor are vague flavor systems, and heavy vitamin fortification adds synthetic inputs. Simpler options: Choose a lower-sugar cereal or plain oats with cinnamon; add fresh fruit or cinnamon yourself to control sweetness.

Food Integrity Score 70/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Added sugar is a prominent ingredient
  • Malt flavor and natural flavor are vague flavor systems
  • Heavy vitamin fortification adds synthetic inputs

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a lower-sugar cereal or plain oats with cinnamon
  • Add fresh fruit or cinnamon yourself to control sweetness

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes Cinnamon Cereal In A Cup
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00038000189364
Serving size
60 g (1 Container)
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

Food Integrity results

Cinnamon Cereal In A Cup

Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Sugar sits high on the list, and malt flavor plus natural flavor add a flavor-system layer on top of plain corn.

Consider This

Milled corn, sugar, malt flavor, and natural flavor together point to a sweetened, flavored cereal rather than a simple grain.

Good Substitutes

Try plain rolled oats or unsweetened corn flakes with cinnamon and fresh fruit for a simpler bowl.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a fortified, sweetened corn cereal with a flavor system doing much of the work. The label is readable and the core ingredient is recognizable corn, but the added sugar and vitamin fortification push it into an occasional-treat category rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Added sugar is a prominent ingredient
  • Malt flavor and natural flavor are vague flavor systems
  • Heavy vitamin fortification adds synthetic inputs

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Malt flavor — Vague flavor system
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Malt flavor (5/10) — Vague flavor system with unspecified components.
  • Natural flavor (5/10) — Broad term hiding specific flavor components.
  • Sugar (4/10) — Refined sweetener and a prominent ingredient.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a lower-sugar cereal or plain oats with cinnamon.
  • Add fresh fruit or cinnamon yourself to control sweetness.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MILLED CORN, SUGAR, MALT FLAVOR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: IRON (FERRIC PHOSPHATE), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Malt flavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavoring

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Flavor systems are vague and may be flagged by users who want full sourcing.

    Additional note

    Flavor system; often made from barley malt extract.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  2. Natural flavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor is a broad term that hides specific components.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  3. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a common sweetener many users choose to track.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener; a notable share of this cereal.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  4. Milled cornConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined corn is a common, recognizable cereal base.

    Additional note

    Refined grain base, recognizable and category-normal.

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  1. Iron (ferric phosphate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added iron is a standard fortification input.

    Additional note

    Added mineral for fortification.

  2. NiacinamideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamins are common in fortified cereals.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin B3 for fortification.

  3. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamins are common in fortified cereals.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin for fortification.

  4. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamins are common in fortified cereals.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin for fortification.

  5. Vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamins are common in fortified cereals.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin for fortification.

  6. Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Folic acid is a standard synthetic fortification input.

    Additional note

    Added synthetic B vitamin.

  7. Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamins are common in fortified cereals.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin for fortification.

  8. Vitamin B12Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamins are common in fortified cereals.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin for fortification.

  9. Contains 2% or less of saltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Salt is a simple seasoning at low levels.

    Additional note

    Small amount of salt for flavor.

  10. CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Cinnamon is a simple, recognizable spice.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice.

This Food Integrity score estimates how simple, recognizable, and refined an ingredient list appears. It is not a medical safety rating or nutrition advice. 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.

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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    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: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes Cinnamon Cereal In A Cup highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?

Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes Cinnamon Cereal In A Cup shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kellogg's Cinnamon Frosted Flakes Cinnamon Cereal In A Cup: 22g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar. 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 saturated fat and no fat; Simple, short ingredient list.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar is a major component (~22 g per serving); Refined milled corn with low fiber; Multiple synthetic vitamins and flavorings.

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.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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