Is Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (34.5 g) and sodium (512 mg). BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original?

In label order (largest amount first): Ingredients: Milled corn, sugar, contains 2% or less of malt flavor, salt, BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate), niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, and 2 more.

Does Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have raised concerns in animal studies.

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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original

Name: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original
Brand: Kellogg's
SKU: 00038000576089

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Listed as: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original 26.8oz

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have raised concerns in animal studies.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid synthetic antioxidants.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

84/100 · A

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Kellogg Company US
Serving size: 29 g (3/4 Cup)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Ingredients: Milled corn
2sugar
3contains 2% or less of malt flavor
4salt
5BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron
6vitamin C (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate)
7niacinamide
8vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
9vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
10vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride)
11vitamin A palmitate
12folic acid
13vitamin D
14vitamin B12.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (29 g)
Energy	369 kcal	107 kcal
Fat	0.3 g	0.1 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	88.2 g	25.6 g
of which sugars	34.5 g	10 g
Fibre	2.2 g	0.6 g
Protein	5.4 g	1.6 g
Sodium	512 mg	148.5 mg

Questions about Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original

Is Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (34.5 g) and sodium (512 mg). BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original?: In label order (largest amount first): Ingredients: Milled corn, sugar, contains 2% or less of malt flavor, salt, BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate), niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, and 2 more.
Does Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Original contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have raised concerns in animal studies.

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