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Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal
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Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal

Corn Flakes
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Corn Flakes is the archetypal breakfast cereal found on supermarket center aisles, usually shelved alongside other ready-to-eat cereals, toaster pastries and breakfast bars. A 12 oz cardboard box with bright branding sits near other mainstream American breakfast staples and family-sized breakfast options. Shoppers reach for it during quick weekly grocery runs, back-to-school stocking, or when they want a simple, familiar bowl for weekday mornings or light weekend brunches. The brand leans on heritage and nostalgia, trading on its long history and broad family appeal; marketing targets parents and multi-generational households with messaging about tradition, convenience, and fortified nutrition. Labels emphasize health halos such as being a good source of vitamins and minerals, no artificial colors or flavors, and claims about simple ingredients and farm origins rather than organic certification. The ingredient list is short-seeming but includes added sugar, malt flavor, BHT in the packaging, and a suite of added vitamins and minerals, reflecting industrial processing and fortification. Sensory cues are crisp, thin toasted flakes with a dry crunch that softens quickly in milk; served from a familiar box into a bowl, often with a spoonful ritual and occasional fruit topping. Packaging is recyclable paperboard and the box copy invites routine use and brand loyalty. In plain terms, the product is produced by industrial flaking, toasting and fortification processes rather than home-style milling. It fits into American grocery culture as an accessible, comfort-oriented breakfast staple that promises quick preparation, consistent texture, and nutritional enhancement through added vitamins.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Milled, Corn,, Sugar,, Malt, Flavor,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt., BHT, Added, to, Packaging, for, Freshness., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Iron,, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate,, Ascorbic, Acid),, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D,, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHT - 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?

Contains added sugar, flavoring, a packaging antioxidant (BHT), and industrial fortification with vitamins and minerals; these features and industrial processing place it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal

Corn Flakes can be a part of a balanced breakfast, especially if you load them up with fresh fruit or nuts for added nutrition. They’re low in sugar and free from artificial ingredients, which is a plus. However, they are not particularly high in fiber or protein, so consider pairing them with something like yogurt or milk to boost their health profile.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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