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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Large Size
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Large Size

Frosted Flakes
17.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Large Size (17.30 oz) sits on supermarket aisles in the breakfast cereal section, usually stacked near other sugar-coated flakes, kids' cereals, and family-sized boxes. You’ll often find it on eye-level endcaps during back-to-school or holiday promotions, neighboring brands that lean into licensed characters and bright packaging. It suits quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school shopping carts, weekend family brunches, and pantry- or road-trip snack stashes. The brand leans heavily on nostalgia and family-friendly marketing — Tony the Tiger and the “GR-R-REAT” slogan aim squarely at parents who recall childhood breakfasts and at kids drawn to bold mascots and sweet taste. Packaging emphasizes kid appeal and convenience while also touting health halos like “fat free,” “good source of vitamins and minerals,” and “no artificial colors or flavors” on the front panel, though it is not organic and carries standard fortified-cereal claims. In plain language, this product is a processed ready-to-eat cereal made from milled corn with added sugar, malt flavor, and vitamin/mineral fortification. Sensory notes: lightly toasted, thin crispy flakes with a sweet, crunchy frosting that dissolves into sugary “cereal milk”; texture is crisp out of the box and softens quickly in milk. Typical packaging is a printed cardboard box with bright graphics and a plastic inner liner; the eating ritual is fast — pour, milk, spoon — but people also snack from the bag, crush it as a topping, or eat it dry by the handful. Overall, it’s a comfort-forward, convenience product that trades on flavor, nostalgia, and family positioning in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 13
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Milled, Corn,, Sugar,, Malt, Flavor,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron, (Ferric, Phosphate),, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B₁, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

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 milled corn with added sugar, flavoring, and industrial processing plus vitamin fortification, characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The product is a ready-to-eat, reformulated food manufactured through multiple industrial processes.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Large Size

That's a loaded question! Frosted Flakes can be part of a balanced breakfast, especially if you pair them with some fruit or yogurt for added nutrients. However, keep in mind they do have added sugars and are low in fiber and protein, so it's about fitting them into your overall diet rather than labeling them as strictly 'healthy' or 'unhealthy.'

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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