Frosted Flakes, Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal

Malt-O-Meal - Frosted Flakes, Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 89.36g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.38 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 14.36 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Malt-O-Meal - Frosted Flakes, Sweetened Flakes of Corn Cereal , and we advise that this food in moderation.