Corn flakes
Packaged product Grains and Pasta
Corn flakes contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 1/3 cup, 40 g (40 g) provides about 150 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 156% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 156% of the Daily Value for iron and 83% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 375 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 | 575 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 87.5 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 10 g | |
| Added sugars L | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Protein L | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A L | 375 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C L | 15 mg | 17% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.1 mg | 82% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 12.5 mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.3 mg | 74% |
| Folate (B9) L | 300 µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 3.8 µg | 156% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 28 mg | 156% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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
- Protein7.5 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber2.5 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars10 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)
- Sodium575 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 | 200 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,250 IU |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 288 µg |
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 | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 87.5 g | 75 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 10 g |
| Sodium | 575 mg | 525 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0041380196372
- Label serving
- 1 1/3 cup (40 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 d, vitamin b12.
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 375 kcal. Serving, 1 1/3 cup, 40 g (40 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Corn flakes?
Corn flakes contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 1/3 cup, 40 g (40 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 87.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 10 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 (156% DV), iron (156% DV), Thiamin (B1) (83% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (82% DV) and Niacin (B3) (78% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Corn flakes?
100 g contains 575 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 25, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2472822. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 22, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041380196372. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 25, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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