Frosted Corn Flakes, Chocolate
Processing Score
12.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
038000725364
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 39.9mcg
200%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* 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
19 listed · 6 flagged for reviewMILLED CORN, SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MALT FLAVOR, SALT, RED 40, BLUE 2, YELLOW 5, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: IRON, VITAMIN C, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B2, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Frosted Corn Flakes, Chocolate scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 2, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Frosted Corn Flakes, Chocolate's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bht For Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A Palmitate, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Rice Krispies vs Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes vs Corn Flakes comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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