Corn Flakes Cereal, Corn
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
042400225089
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 5.4mg
30%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
11 listed · 3 flagged for reviewMILLED CORN, CORN SYRUP, SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, WHEAT STARCH. BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Corn Flakes Cereal, Corn's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Corn Syrup.
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Wheat Starch. Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate (Source Of Iron), Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Rice Krispies vs Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes vs Corn Flakes comparisons.
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