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Corn Flakes — dryD
Cereals · #22 of 25

Corn Flakes

dry · Corn Cereal

35/100D tier
Calories362
Protein6.1g
Fiber3.3g
Sodium719mg
Sugar10g

Graded D — 35 out of 100, #22 of 25 cereals. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The original bland breakfast.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories362
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 719mg31%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g12%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 6.1g12%
Iron 28.6mg159%
Folate 476mcg119%
Vitamin B6 1.2mg71%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 35

Micronutrients ×20100
Clean label ×2047
Protein ×1517
Fiber ×3011
Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#22 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Corn Flakes healthy?

It grades D — 35 out of 100, #22 of 25 cereals in our system. The original bland breakfast.

How many calories are in Corn Flakes?

362 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Corn Flakes calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.