Breakfast Cereal
Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Fair nutrient density 14/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
91% from carbs
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Carbs 91%88.8 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.3 g per serving
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Protein 8%7.7 g per serving
What Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 4.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 126.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 34.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 74.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 126.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.7 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 10.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 33.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 3.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 43.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 49.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 73.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 5.1 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 17.0 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.2 g | — |
About Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium
Corn flakes are one of the original ready-to-eat breakfast cereals: thin, golden flakes of toasted, milled corn, crisp until the moment milk hits the bowl. They have been a morning fixture for over a century, prized for being quick, mild and easy to like.
On their own the flakes are mostly starch, low in fiber and protein, which is why most brands are fortified with B vitamins, iron and sometimes vitamin D to add back nutrition. The figure here looks high — around 399 calories per 100 grams — but a typical bowl is only 30 to 40 grams of dry cereal, so a real serving lands closer to 120 to 150 calories before milk. This particular entry is a lower-sodium version.
Because the refined corn digests quickly, plain corn flakes can spike blood sugar faster than a wholegrain or higher-fiber cereal. Pairing them with milk and a piece of fruit, or choosing a wholegrain alternative, makes for a steadier start to the day.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium?
There are 398 calories in 100 g of Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium, or about 113 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium?
Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium?
Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium has 88.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium?
Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium a good source of?
Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, low sodium is a good source of Vitamin D, Protein, Riboflavin (B2), Iron and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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