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Kellogg's Froot Loops
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kellogg's Froot Loops

Froot Loops
8.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Froot Loops is a bright, kid-focused breakfast cereal you’ll find on the cereal aisle, shelved alongside other colorful, sugar-sweetened breakfast O's and children’s brands near pancake mixes and toaster pastries. Packaged in a glossy cardboard box with a plastic inner bag and bold mascot artwork, it’s designed to catch the eye of families and parents shopping for quick, familiar morning options. The product’s copy leans into fruity, playful language and family-friendly moments—pour a bowl, add milk, enjoy the vibrant “rainbow” crunch—positioning it as a nostalgic treat and a convenient everyday choice. Label claims emphasize “natural fruit flavors,” “low fat,” and vitamin/mineral fortification (a “good source of 9 vitamins and minerals”), which creates a subtle health halo despite the prominent sugar content and added colors. There’s no organic certification and the ingredient list shows refined and modified grains, added sugars, artificial colors, emulsified oils, and preservatives, placing it firmly in a highly processed context. Sensory-wise Froot Loops delivers crisp, toasted O-shaped pieces with a hard, crunchy bite that softens in milk while releasing a sweet, candied fruit aroma and a colorful milk ritual many consumers enjoy. Typical use cases include quick weekday breakfasts, after-school bowls, or handful snacks on the go; the ritual of eating it straight from the box or spooning it into a bowl at the kitchen table ties into American breakfast culture and childhood memories. It’s marketed to children and nostalgic adults seeking an easy, playful, and sugary cereal experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.3 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* 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

Corn, Flour, Blend, (Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour),, Sugar,, Wheat, Flour,, Whole, Grain, Oat, Flour,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Vegetable, Oil, (Hydrogenated, Coconut,, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed),, Oat, Fiber,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber,, Natural, Flavor,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 6,, BHT, for, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Vitamin, C, (Ascorbic, Acid),, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Coconut - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean - Processed emulsifier
  • Cottonseed - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The cereal contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, maltodextrin, hydrogenated/processed oils, artificial colors, BHT) and is a ready-to-eat, reformulated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Froot Loops

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' Froot Loops can be a fun breakfast option, especially for kids, but they do contain added sugars (12 grams per serving) and aren't particularly high in fiber or protein. If you're looking for a balanced breakfast, you might want to pair them with some fruit or yogurt!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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