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Same base cereal, one with a sugar coating. Frosted Flakes is essentially Corn Flakes dipped in sugar — the processing difference is literally the added sugar layer.
Breakfast CerealsQuick Answer
Corn Flakes is less processed (shorter ingredient list, no sugar coating). Both are Level 4 extruded cereals, but Frosted Flakes adds 12g of sugar per serving.
Frosted Flakes vs Corn Flakes
Frosted Flakes
Corn Flakes
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Search Corn Flakes products →Our Verdict
Corn Flakes is less processed (shorter ingredient list, no sugar coating). Both are Level 4 extruded cereals, but Frosted Flakes adds 12g of sugar per serving.
Important Note
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