Corn flakes
Packaged product Grains and Pasta
Corn flakes contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (378 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 223% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 178% of the Daily Value for iron and 117% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 571 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 85.7 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 7.1 g | |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 536 µg | 60% |
| Vitamin C L | 21.4 mg | 24% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.5 mg | 117% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 17.9 mg | 112% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.8 mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 5.4 µg | 223% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 32.1 mg | 178% |
| Potassium L | 89 mg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 92%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber3.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars7.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 14.3 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium571 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 219 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 143 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,790 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 85.7 g | 85.7 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 571 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0041270813563
- Label serving
- 1 cup (28 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Milled corn, sugar, salt, malted barley syrup. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin a palmitate, folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin d.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Corn flakes?
100 g of Corn flakes has 357 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Corn flakes?
Corn flakes contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Corn flakes?
Corn flakes has 85.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 7.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Corn flakes?
Corn flakes contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Corn flakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (223% DV), iron (178% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (117% DV), Niacin (B3) (112% DV) and Vitamin B6 (105% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Corn flakes?
100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0041270813563. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2118528. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 19, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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