Corn Flakes⏱ 1 min total

Corn Flakes

Per 1 serving · 272 g · 2 ingredients

Calories
222
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    10g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    35g
    62% of calories
  • Fat
    5g
    20% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Corn Flakes (272 g) has 222 calories, with 10 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (20% DV), Vitamin A (30% DV) and Vitamin D (26% DV).

Per 100 g
82cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.5g
Net carbs
34g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.9g
15 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein20%
  • Vitamin A30%
  • Vitamin D26%
  • Thiamine39%
  • Riboflavin (B2)69%
  • Niacin33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Pantothenic acid18%
  • Zinc13%
  • Selenium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 1 min
  1. 1

    Pour cereal into bowl followed by milk. Eat.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (272 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A271 μg
30%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D4 μg
26%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.5 μg
0%
Thiamine0.5 mg
39%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
69%
Niacin5 mg
33%
Vitamin B61 mg
44%
Folate (B9)112 μg
28%
Vitamin B123 μg
112%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline42 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium294 mg
29%
Iron8 mg
102%
Potassium389 mg
8%
Magnesium38 mg
9%
Phosphorus253 mg
36%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.1 mg
9%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium8 μg
15%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene15 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene33 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride13 μg—
Fructose0.4 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose12 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.3 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol269 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D34 μg—

Burning 222 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 42min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 27min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 18min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 31min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Corn Flakes?

One serving of Corn Flakes (1 serving) has 222 calories, which works out to 82 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Corn Flakes high in protein?

It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (20% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Corn Flakes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Corn Flakes?

319 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Corn Flakes?

15 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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