Corn Flakes Cereal
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041130289743
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 30g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 11.3mg
63%
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
14 listed · 2 flagged for reviewDEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SUGAR, OF: SALT, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B6 PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12, FOLIC ACID. BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Corn Flakes Cereal'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin A (Palmitate), Niacinamide, Vitamin B2, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iron (Ferrous Fumarate).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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