Breakfast Cereal
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 42/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes 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, Ralston Corn Flakes come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
92% from carbs
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Carbs 92%88.0 g per serving
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Fat 2%0.9 g per serving
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Protein 6%5.9 g per serving
What Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
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 | 88.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | |
| Starch | 60.4 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | — |
| Sucrose | 4.6 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.5 g | — |
| Fructose | 1.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 17.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 277.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 177.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 107.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 277.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.9 g | |
| Histidine | 170.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 247.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,013.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 43.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 390.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 233.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 37.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 303.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 580.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 133.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 643.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,520.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 197.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 936.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 320.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 167.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 581.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 65.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 4.5 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.7 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 21.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.9 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 2.2 mg | |
| Betaine | 1.2 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2.0 mg | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 7.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 33.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 86.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 710.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 2.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.9 g | — |
About Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes
Breakfast cereal is a popular morning food made from processed grains such as corn, wheat, oats, or rice, shaped into flakes, puffs, rings, biscuits, and clusters. Ready-to-eat cold cereals are typically served with milk, while hot cereals like oatmeal are cooked, making cereal one of the quickest and most convenient breakfasts. Nutrition varies widely by product, from whole-grain, high-fiber options to heavily sweetened types, and many cereals are fortified with added vitamins and minerals such as iron, folic acid, and B vitamins.
Choosing varieties higher in whole grains and fiber and lower in added sugar makes for a more wholesome start to the day. Beyond the breakfast bowl, cereal is eaten as a snack and used in bars, baked goods, and treats. Store breakfast cereal in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry to keep it crisp.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes?
There are 357 calories in 100 g of Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes, or about 111 calories in 1 cup (31 g).
How much protein is in Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes has 88.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes provides 0.9 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes a good source of?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Corn Flakes is an excellent source of Thiamin (B1) (374% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (134% DV), Niacin (B3) (131% DV), Vitamin B6 (112% DV), Iron (108% DV) and Vitamin C (72% DV) and a good source of Protein and Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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