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Corn flakes
Corn flakes provides 350 kcal per 100 g, with 10 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 44% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 1/3 cup (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 140 kcal | 389 −10% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 30 g | 11% | 69.5 +8% |
| Total sugars | 10 g | 4 g | 17.7 −44% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 7.5 g | 3 g | 6% | 9.3 −19% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 7.7 −68% |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.3 −51% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 0.8 +67% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8317 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cereals and their products
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Ingredients
Milled corn, sugar, salt, malted barley syrup. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin a palmitate, folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 1/3 cup (40 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041380196372
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Corn flakes?
Corn flakes contains 350 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 1/3 cup (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Corn flakes?
Corn flakes has 10 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Corn flakes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Corn flakes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 25, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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