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General Mills Corn Chex Cereal
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General Mills Corn Chex Cereal

Corn Chex
18 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

General Mills Corn Chex is a familiar boxed, ready-to-eat cereal found in the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved alongside other Chex varieties, breakfast flakes and family-oriented kid cereals. Packaged in a cardboard box with an inner plastic bag, the product presents as a convenient, family-friendly breakfast staple marketed by a legacy brand. It fits into quick weekday mornings, back-to-school shopping lists, storm-prep pantries and casual weekend brunch spreads where speed and simplicity matter. Brand positioning leans on mainstream, trusted Americana — a multi-generational generalist aimed at parents and busy households who want something perceived as “wholesome” yet convenient; packaging and messaging typically highlight whole grain and added vitamins while emphasizing everyday value rather than gourmet or organic status. Label characteristics include whole-grain claims and vitamin/mineral fortification, modest sugar content per serving, and a preservative (mixed tocopherols) listed to maintain freshness; there is no organic certification on the standard product. In plain terms, Corn Chex is an industrially processed, fortified breakfast cereal made for ready eating and long shelf life. Sensory notes: light, crisp toasted-corn flavor with a dry, airy crunch and square, lattice-like pieces that hold up briefly in milk. Rituals around the product include spoon-and-milk breakfasts, using it as a hand snack, or incorporating it into snack mixes (Chex Mix) for casual entertaining. The overall story is of an accessible, convenient cereal that trades artisanal claims for reliability, shelf stability and multi-use convenience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.25 cup
Servings per Container: 13
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein3g
* 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, Corn,, Corn, Meal,, Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Baking, Soda,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Preserve, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Iron, and, Zinc, (Mineral, Nutrients),, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, A, B, Vitamin, (Niacinamide),, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, A, (Palmitate),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, A, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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?

The cereal is an industrially processed, ready-to-eat product with added sugar, isolated starches, preservatives and a range of fortified vitamins/minerals, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about General Mills Corn Chex Cereal

Corn Chex can be a part of a balanced breakfast, especially if you're looking for something quick and easy. With 150 calories per serving and a modest amount of added sugars, it’s not the worst option out there. However, it’s not exactly a superfood, so think of it as a base that can be jazzed up with fruits or nuts for added nutrition.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
weekend-brunch

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