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Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes

Complete Bran
11.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
7g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes is a boxed breakfast cereal you’ll spot on the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved alongside other whole-grain flakes, bran cereals, granolas and breakfast bars. Packaged in a familiar rectangular cardboard box featuring a friendly character reference to "Sunny," it leans into family-friendly morning rituals. The brand pitches itself as a heart-healthy, high-fiber choice—prominent label copy touts whole grain content (22 g per serving), "excellent source of fiber," and added vitamins and minerals—creating a health-halo that appeals to shoppers seeking a sensible, everyday breakfast. The ingredient list mixes toasted whole grain wheat and wheat bran with sugar, brown sugar syrup and malt flavor, plus a suite of added micronutrients, reflecting an industrially produced, shelf-stable product. Sensory experience is straightforward: thin, crisp toasted flakes with a lightly sweet finish that hold some crunch in cold milk and work equally well as a yogurt topper or an on-the-go dry snack. Typical use is a quick poured-bowl ritual at home—milk, spoon, cereal—and its box-centric branding and portioned serving size make it a pantry staple for busy mornings, school lunches and simple snacks. Marketing targets mainstream adult shoppers and families who want a blend of convenience and perceived nutrition rather than gourmet or organic positioning; there’s no organic certification and messaging emphasizes "whole grain" and fiber more than natural or minimally processed claims. In plain terms, it’s an industrially processed ready-to-eat cereal designed for consistent texture, long shelf life and broad family appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars6g12%
Protein4g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Wheat, Bran,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Malt, Flavor,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat cereal contains industrial processing, added sugars and flavorings, and a blend of fortified vitamins—characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed products).

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These flakes pack a solid punch of dietary fiber, which is great for digestive health. At 120 calories per serving, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a fiber boost, but remember to consider what else you’re eating throughout the day.

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