Calories in Corn Flakes

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (28.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 100.0
  • Total Fat 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 159.9 mg
  • Potassium 24.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 24.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 500.1 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 1.5 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.5 mg
  • Vitamin C 6.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 40.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 0.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 9.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 5.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.4 mg
  • Thiamin 0.3 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Corn Flakes contains 100.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (28.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 24.0g per serving (92.3% of calories). It contains 9.0mg of iron (50% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Milled Corn, Sugar, Salt, Malted Barley Syrup. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced Iron, Sodium Ascorbate (vitamin C), Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Thiamin Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Vitamin a Palmitate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Corn Flakes contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories100.0 kcal5%
Sodium159.9 mg7%
Total Carbohydrate24.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Total Sugars2.0 g4%
Protein2.0 g4%
Vitamin A500.1 IU10%
Vitamin C6.0 mg7%
Vitamin D40.0 IU5%
Thiamin (B-1)0.28 mg23% ✅
Riboflavin (B-2)0.43 mg33% ✅
Niacin (B-3)5.0 mg31% ✅
Vitamin B-60.50 mg29% ✅
Vitamin B-121.50 µg63% ✅
Iron9.0 mg50% ✅
Potassium24.9 mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Corn Flakes accounts for 5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 92.3% of the calories.

Carbs 92.3%
Carbs 92.3% Protein 7.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 100.0 calories in Corn Flakes? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 7.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 17.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 10.9 min
HIIT 9.3 min
Running: 5 minutes per mile 5.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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