Froot Loops

Froot Loops – Nutrition Facts (per 100 grams)
Calories: 375 kcal
Protein: 4.3 g
Total Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 88 g - Sugars: 40 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 525 mg (23% DV)
Vitamins in froot loops
- Vitamin A: 834 IU (17% DV)
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.9 mg (75% DV)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 1 mg (77% DV)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 10.7 mg (67% DV)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 0.4 mg (8% DV)
- Vitamin B6: 1.1 mg (65% DV)
- Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid): 200 µg (50% DV)
- Vitamin B12: 3.1 µg (129% DV)
- Vitamin C: 6 mg (7% DV)
- Vitamin D: 3.1 µg (15% DV)
- Vitamin E: 1.5 mg (10% DV)
Minerals in froot loops
- Calcium: 15 mg (2% DV)
- Iron: 8 mg (44% DV)
- Magnesium: 10 mg (2% DV)
- Phosphorus: 95 mg (8% DV)
- Potassium: 115 mg (3% DV)
- Zinc: 5 mg (50% DV)
Other Ingredients
- Corn Flour Blend (whole grain corn flour, degerminated yellow corn flour)
- Sugar
- Wheat Flour
- Oat Fiber
- Modified Food Starch
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and Cottonseed)
- Salt
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6)
- Natural and Artificial Flavors
- BHT (Preservative)
Nutritional Considerations for Froot Loops
- Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- High in sugar (40g per 100g), which may lead to blood sugar spikes and weight gain.
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals, but the high sugar content outweighs the benefits.
- Low in fiber, making it less filling compared to whole grain cereals.
- Contains artificial colors and flavors, which some studies suggest may be linked to hyperactivity in children.
- Highly processed, making it a less nutritious breakfast option compared to whole grains, fruits, or protein-rich meals.