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Corn Pops — dryD
Cereals · #25 of 25

Corn Pops

dry · Corn Cereal

30/100D tier
Calories384
Protein3.8g
Fiber0.8g
Sodium396mg
Sugar38g

Graded D — 30 out of 100, #25 of 25 cereals. Micronutrients carries the score (80/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Popped corn glazed in sugar.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories384
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 396mg17%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 3.8g8%
Iron 11.3mg63%
Folate 200mcg50%
Vitamin B6 0.8mg47%
* % 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 30

Micronutrients ×2080
Clean label ×2058
Protein ×1510
Fiber ×303
Whole food ×150

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is Corn Pops healthy?

It grades D — 30 out of 100, #25 of 25 cereals in our system. Popped corn glazed in sugar.

How many calories are in Corn Pops?

384 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 Pops 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.