Calories in Cereal, corn flakes, plain
Generic food Breakfast Cereals
Cereal, corn flakes, plain contains 365 kcal per 100 g. A 1 prepackaged single serving (30 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) on FoodFactly (368 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 156% of the Daily Value for iron, 134% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 86% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 365 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 703 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 79.5 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 9.4 g | |
| Protein C | 6.4 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 5 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 1 mg | 86% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1 mg | 78% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 12.9 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 1.4 mg | 85% |
| Folate (B9) C | 537 µg | 134% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.8 µg | 75% |
| Choline C | 7.7 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron C | 28 mg | 156% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 89 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 128 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.6 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 9.5 µg | 17% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein6.4 gin the lowest quarter of ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) (median 9.5 g)
- Fiber3.5 gin the lowest quarter of ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars9.4 gbelow the median for ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) (median 12.6 g)
- Fat1.6 gbelow the median for ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gbelow the median for ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) (median 0.33 g)
- Sodium703 mgin the top quarter of ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g) (median 517 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.75 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 87 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,470 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 57 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 10.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 300 µg |
| Folate, food C | 27 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 1.8 µg |
Other forms of Cereal
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereal, cooked, NFS Cooked | 64 | 2.2 g | 11.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Cereal, ready-to-eat, NFS | 379 | 7.7 g | 77.7 g | 4 g |
| Cereal, O's, flavored | 385 | 8.6 g | 76 g | 5.4 g |
| Cereal, crunch | 398 | 4.3 g | 82.1 g | 5.5 g |
| Cereal, O's, plain | 374 | 12.4 g | 67.9 g | 6.2 g |
| Cereal, chocolate puffs | 388 | 5.4 g | 81 g | 5 g |
| Cereal, cinnamon toast | 414 | 5.9 g | 75.2 g | 9.9 g |
| Cereal, chocolate crispy | 380 | 5.4 g | 81.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Cereal, corn squares | 369 | 7.9 g | 77.1 g | 2.6 g |
| Cereal, corn puffs | 371 | 7.7 g | 77.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Cereal, rice crispy, plain | 358 | 7 g | 79.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Cereal, bran flakes, plain | 361 | 9.7 g | 75 g | 2.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits | 376 | 5.8 g | 85.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes | 384 | 5.9 g | 88 g | 0.91 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON CRISP RICE | 383 | 6.7 g | 86.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Crispy Rice | 346 | 6.1 g | 86.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Crispy Hexagons | 379 | 5.9 g | 86.8 g | 0.95 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER Puffed Rice | 383 | 7 g | 87.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KING VITAMAN | 381 | 6.4 g | 83.9 g | 3.4 g |
| Millet, puffed | 354 | 13 g | 80 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cereal?
100 g of cereal has 365 kcal. 1 prepackaged single serving (30 g): about 110 kcal. 1 cup (30 g): about 110 kcal.
How much protein is in cereal?
Cereal contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 prepackaged single serving (30 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g), that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.5 g).
How many carbs are in cereal?
Cereal has 79.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.5 g of fiber and 9.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cereal?
Cereal contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cereal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (156% DV), Folate (B9) (134% DV), Thiamin (B1) (86% DV), Vitamin B6 (85% DV) and Niacin (B3) (81% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cereal?
100 g contains 703 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cereal have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cereal, corn flakes, plain has 365 kcal, while cereal, cooked, NFS has 64 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708453. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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