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Kellogg's Corn Pops Large Size
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Kellogg's Corn Pops Large Size

Corn Pops
13.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Corn Pops Large Size (13.1 oz) sits predictably on the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved with other sweetened, kid-oriented breakfast brands and near breakfast bars and snackable grains. It reads as a bright, playful option for shoppers seeking quick, crunchy sweetness rather than a whole-grain breakfast. Occasions for Corn Pops stretch from rushed weekday mornings and back-to-school lunchboxes to road-trip snack bins and late-night, straight-from-the-box indulgence. Kellogg’s positions Corn Pops as a nostalgic, family-friendly staple — marketed toward parents who remember it from childhood and to kids attracted by its sweet flavor and crisp texture. The box touts an “excellent source of seven vitamins and minerals,” a health halo often used to soften perceptions of high-sugar products; there are no organic or natural certifications, and ingredient notes like annatto extract for color and added vitamins signal industrial formulation rather than minimal processing. In plain terms, the cereal is a highly processed, ready-to-eat grain snack made from milled corn sweetened with sugar and corn syrup, tempered with vegetable oils (hydrogenated fats listed), and fortified with micronutrients. Sensory details: individual puffed pieces are light, hollowed and very crispy with a glossy sweet coating that dissolves quickly on the tongue; the experience is loud and crunchy with a toasted corn aroma. Packaging is a colorful cardboard box with an inner plastic bag for freshness, encouraging ritual uses from morning bowls with milk to portable, pour-and-go snacking. In American grocery culture Corn Pops functions as a convenient, comfort-driven treat that bridges breakfast and snack moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.33 cup
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars15g30%
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?

Contains refined milled corn, multiple added sugars (sugar, corn syrup), hydrogenated vegetable oils, colorings and fortifying vitamins — characteristic of industrially formulated, ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Kellogg's Corn Pops Large Size

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' Corn Pops are tasty and fun, but they do pack a sugary punch with 15 grams of added sugars per serving. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or a nostalgic breakfast treat, they fit the bill, but they might not be your best bet for a balanced meal.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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