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Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal In A Cup
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal In A Cup

Corn Pops
1.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal In A Cup is a single-serve, cup-packaged version of the classic sweet corn cereal, presented as a bright, kid-friendly snack in the cereal aisle and the grab-and-go breakfast section. You’re likely to spot it near other single-serve cereals, snack cups, breakfast bars and shelf-stable milk alternatives at eye level for parents and children. It’s designed for busy mornings, packed lunches, and moments when a quick, crunchy bite is wanted — think back-to-school mornings, after-school snacks, or a cereal-in-the-car road trip treat. Kellogg’s positions Corn Pops as a nostalgic, family-oriented brand with broad cultural recognition; marketing leans into fun, convenience and “a good source of vitamins and minerals,” appealing to parents seeking quick energy foods for kids while tapping childhood familiarity. The label commonly highlights added vitamins and minerals and portion convenience as health-forward cues, but it lacks organic or “natural” certification; colorful, playful packaging and simple product photography emphasize sweetness and crunch rather than whole-food ingredients. In plain terms the product is manufactured and highly processed: refined milled corn, sweeteners, hydrogenated vegetable oil, color and added micronutrients are combined in an industrial process to produce a uniform, shelf-stable snack. Sensory notes: bright golden, puffed pieces with a crispy, airy crunch and a distinctly sweet corn-and-sugar flavor; the texture stays crisp when eaten dry or softened with milk. The ritual is quick and convenient — peel the lid, add milk if desired, or enjoy straight from the cup — making it a practical, portable option in American grocery culture for time-pressed families and nostalgic adults alike.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars16g32%
Protein2g
* 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,, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Molasses,, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Hydrogenated, Coconut,, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed),, Mixed, Tocopherols, (Vitamin, E), for, Freshness,, Annatto, Extract, Color,, Wheat, Starch., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Coconut - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean - Processed emulsifier
  • Cottonseed - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Extract Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 product is ultra-processed: it contains refined ingredients (milled corn, sugar, corn syrup), hydrogenated vegetable oil, colorants and added vitamins/minerals, produced by industrial processes and formulated for taste, convenience and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal In A Cup

The healthiness of Corn Pops really depends on your definition of healthy! It has a decent calorie count at 160 per serving, but it does come with 16 grams of added sugars, which is quite a bit for a breakfast option. If you're looking for something to kickstart your day, it might be better suited for a treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
on-the-go

Vibe:

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