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Frosted Flakes Donut Holes Glazed Original Cereal 10 oz
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Frosted Flakes Donut Holes Glazed Original Cereal 10 oz

Frosted Flakes
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Frosted Flakes Donut Holes Glazed Original Cereal is a novelty spin on a classic breakfast icon, presented in a 10 oz retail package that you’d find on the supermarket cereal aisle beside other kid-focused, sweetened cereals and novelty shapes (think marshmallow blends, chocolate puffs and other sugary branded offerings). The box art and Tony the Tiger mascot push strong kid- and family-oriented messaging—bright colors, playful copy and a promise of indulgent, donut-inspired taste. It’s positioned as an on-the-go breakfast or snack for rushed school mornings, after-school munching, or as a fun addition to weekend cereal bars; shoppers buying it are often looking for convenience, familiarity, and a treat-like breakfast. Label cues include prominent character branding, “frosted/glazed” flavor calls, added vitamins and minerals listed on the panel, and small ingredient claims (e.g., natural and artificial flavor) rather than anything organic or clean-label; there is no organic certification and preservatives/processing aids (BHT, artificial colors, hydrogenated oils, modified starch) are visible. From a processing perspective it’s a highly processed, multi-ingredient product formulated for shelf stability and consistent texture. Sensory notes: each piece is a small, crunchy, donut-hole-shaped flake with a shiny sugar glaze that imparts sweet vanilla/donut aroma and a quick melt-on-the-tongue glaze layer followed by an airy, crisp corn base. Rituals around it include pouring into a bowl with milk (and watching the milk turn sweet and flavored) or snacking straight from the box. It reads as a playful, indulgent, convenience-driven product in American grocery culture that leverages nostalgia and character marketing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars11g22%
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

Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Sugar,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Coconut,, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Salt,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 6,, BHT, for, Freshness., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Zinc, Oxide,, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Calcium, Pantothenate,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut, Soybean and/or Cottonseed) - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT for Freshness - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (hydrogenated oils, modified starch, artificial colors/flavors, BHT) and is a reformulated, ready-to-eat product—characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Frosted Flakes Donut Holes Glazed Original Cereal 10 oz

Ah, the age-old question of health! These donut holes are fun and flavorful, but calling them 'healthy' really depends on your definition. They are a treat with 140 calories per serving, containing added sugars and artificial colors. If you're looking for something to fuel your day, they might not be the best choice compared to whole fruits or whole grains.

Perfect For

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