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Strawberry Toasted Flakes Cereal, 11.7 OZ
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Strawberry Toasted Flakes Cereal, 11.7 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
210
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this box in the cereal aisle or on a quick-grab breakfast shelf — a sweet, strawberry-flavored toasted flakes cereal that leans into a nostalgic, kid-friendly comfort vibe while appearing slightly 'wholesome' because of whole grains and dried fruit. The crunchy toasted texture, added cane sugars, malt extract and vitamin/mineral fortification point to industrial manufacturing rather than a simple whole-food product. These processing clues (added sugars, flavor-forward dried fruit, and fortification) are typical of highly processed breakfast cereals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 6
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate50g18%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars16g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, RICE, CANE, SUGAR, DRIED, STRAWBERRIES, BROWN, CANE, SUGAR, WHEAT, BRAN, SEA, SALT, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT, FERRIC, ORTHOPHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN, B3), THIAMINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B1), CALCIUM, PANTOTHENATE, (VITAMIN, B5), ZINC, OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6), FOLIC, ACID..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Score 4 — the product is an industrially processed breakfast cereal with added sugars, malt extract and vitamin/mineral fortification; ingredients and likely manufacturing (toasted flakes, flavored/dried fruit inclusion) match the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Strawberry Toasted Flakes Cereal, 11.7 OZ

The healthiness of Strawberry Toasted Flakes Cereal really depends on your dietary goals. With 210 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving, it’s certainly on the higher side for sugar compared to some other cereals out there. However, it does provide some fiber and a few vitamins, making it a fun, sweet option for breakfast or a snack, especially if you enjoy a little indulgence now and then.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$3.99
per package