Wakefern Food Corporation

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FROSTED FLAKES SWEETENED CORN CEREAL, FROSTED FLAKES

Name: FROSTED FLAKES SWEETENED CORN CEREAL, FROSTED FLAKES
Brand: Wakefern Food Corporation

Cereals & Grains USVerified

Label Serving

41 g

Barcode

041190760503

Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026

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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE

Concern

High processing or notable additives

Detailed Review Recommended

Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index

DACTIVE

← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →

3.3/10

Health Score

Elevated

Concern Index

Calculation Pillars:

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Processing Level

Additive Density

Added Sugar

Sodium

Saturated Fat

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Nutrition Facts (per serving: 41 g)

Energy390kcal

Carbohydrates90.24g

Sugar36.59g

Added Sugar36.6g

Protein4.88g

Total Fat0g

Saturated Fat0g

Trans Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg

Fiber0g

Sodium463mg

Calcium0mg

Iron13.17mg

Potassium73mg

Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.

% Daily Value

Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (41 g) — the label's %RDA

Energy & macronutrients

Energy160 kcal8%

Total Fat0gLow0%

Saturated Fat0gLow0%

Trans Fat0gLow0%

Cholesterol0mgLow0%

Carbohydrates37g13%

Total Sugars15gHigh30%

Added Sugars15gHigh30%

Dietary Fiber0g0%

Protein2g4%

Sodium190mg8%

Minerals

Potassium30mg<1%

Calcium0mg0%

Iron5.4mgGood source30%

Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.

Ingredient Transparency

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Ingredients — as printed on the label

MILLED CORN, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN SYRUP, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, WHEAT STARCH. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (A B-VITAMIN), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID.

Contains allergens: Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate

Sugar

Moderate

Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent

Corn Syrup

Moderate

Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.

Milled Corn

Under Review

AI summary pending...

Salt

Moderate

flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller

Barley Malt Extract

Under Review

AI summary pending...

Wheat Starch. Vitamins And Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate

Under Review

AI summary pending...

Niacinamide

E150

LowAllergen

Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation

Zinc Oxide

E150

LowAllergen

Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation

Yellow 5. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1

Under Review

AI summary pending...

Folic Acid

Synthetic

No Notables

Nutritional fortificant and dietary supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

E150

LowAllergen

Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

INS 831

No Notables

Nutrient fortification / Vitamin supplement

Ingredient	Concern	Function	Notes
1 Sugar	⚠Moderate Concern	Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent	Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines.
2 Corn Syrup	⚠Moderate Concern	Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.	Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates.
3 Milled Corn	?Under Review	—	AI summary pending...
4 Salt	⚠Moderate Concern	flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller	An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines.
5 Barley Malt Extract	?Under Review	—	AI summary pending...
6 Wheat Starch. Vitamins And Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate	?Under Review	—	AI summary pending...
7 Niacinamide E150 Allergen	✓Low Concern	Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation	Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
8 Zinc Oxide E150 Allergen	✓Low Concern	Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation	Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
9 Yellow 5. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1	?Under Review	—	AI summary pending...
10 Folic Acid Synthetic	✓No Notable Concerns	Nutritional fortificant and dietary supplement	Folic acid is a widely utilized and well-tolerated nutrient fortification ingredient with established safety parameters when consumed within recommended guidelines.
11 Calcium Pantothenate E150 Allergen	✓Low Concern	Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation	Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
12 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride INS 831	✓No Notable Concerns	Nutrient fortification / Vitamin supplement	Pyridoxine hydrochloride is an authorized, water-soluble vitamin used for food fortification with an established safety profile within recommended intake levels.

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