
Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal In A Cup
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
