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

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

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Froot Loops Giant Size is a large, colorful boxed breakfast cereal you’d find in the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved alongside sweetened children’s cereals, family-size boxes and other multi-grain breakfast options, often near endcaps promoting back-to-school or family savings. The 23 oz cardboard box signals a pantry staple for households with kids or snackers who prefer a long-lasting supply. It’s positioned as a fun, family-friendly brand—bright graphics, rainbow O’s and playful copy that lean into nostalgia for adults and high-energy appeal for children. Marketing emphasizes fruity flavors, crunchy texture and a “good source of nine vitamins and minerals,” creating a mild health halo despite heavy sweetening and coloring; labels claim natural fruit flavors but do not carry organic certification. The product is highly processed: made from milled grain blends, refined starches and multiple industrial additives (soluble corn fiber, maltodextrin, modified starch), artificial colors and preservatives. Sensory notes: the bowl offers crisp, uniformly crunchy O-shaped pieces in vivid red, green, blue and yellow, dissolving into sweet, neon-colored "cereal milk" at the bottom; scent is sugary and fruity, texture is light and brittle. Rituals include a quick breakfast with milk or plant-based alternatives, snack-by-the-handful from the box, or using the cereal as a playful topping for desserts. In American grocery culture Froot Loops occupies the intersection of convenience, indulgence and childhood ritual—an impulsive, colorful pick that signals treat-time more than a whole-grain health choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.33 cup
Servings per Container: 16
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:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • 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 Seed OilNo 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?

Contains refined flours, added sugars, industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, modified starch, soluble corn fiber), artificial colors, hydrogenated oils and preservatives—characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Froot Loops Giant Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Froot Loops aren't exactly a superfood; they do have added sugars and are more of a treat than a health staple. But if you're looking for a fun breakfast that brings a smile, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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