Why does Corn Flakes have a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The D rating is driven by the high salt level (2.4 g) and the large amount of added sugars (about 25 g per 100 g), while the product also lacks fiber and fruit‑vegetable content, which prevents a better score.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Corn Flakes affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The added sugars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the cereal less suitable for diabetic meal plans, and the 2.4 g of salt per 100 g can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so both groups should consume it only in moderation.

Is Corn Flakes safe for individuals with gluten intolerance or common food allergies?

Corn Flakes contain barley malt extract, which provides gluten, and the packaging notes possible traces of peanuts, milk, soy and tree nuts, so they are not safe for gluten‑intolerant consumers or anyone allergic to those ingredients.

Gut & Günstig

Corn Flakes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Corn Flakes are a ready‑to‑eat breakfast cereal made primarily from corn, sugar, barley malt extract and salt. They belong to the PNNS groups “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals”, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting their low fat (0.7 g), low saturated fat (0.3 g) and modest protein (7.4 g) but high salt (2.4 g) and added‑sugar content (≈25 g per 100 g) and virtually no fiber or fruit‑vegetable content. Overall the cereal provides about 385 kcal per 100 g, is plant‑based but may contain gluten and traces of peanuts, milk, soy and nuts, so it is suitable for vegans who tolerate gluten but not for those with the listed allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal385 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates86 g

Sugars5.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, these corn flakes contain far less fat, saturated fat and sugar, but higher salt and carbohydrate levels, and deliver slightly fewer calories and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Mais*, Zucker, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Speisesalz. *100g Cornflakes werden aus 103 g Mais hergestellt. Das Produkt kann Spuren von Erdnüssen, Weizen, Milch, Schalenfrüchten und Soja enthalten. DURCHSCHNITTLICHE pro % RM** pro NÄHRWERTE 100g 100g Brennwert kJ/kcal 1635/385 19% Fett 0,7 g 1% davon: - gesättigte Fettsäuren 0,3g 2% Kohlenhydrate 86 g 33% davon: - Zucker 5,3 g 6% Eiweiß 7,4 g 15% Salz 0,96 g 16% ** (8400 kJ/2000 kcal) Referenzmenge für einen durchschnittlichen Erwachsenen EDEKA KUNDEN - UND ERNÄHRUNGSSERVICE: 0800 333 5211 (kostenfrei aus dem dt. Fest - und Mobil-funknetz) oder [email protected]. Informationen rund um eine ausgewogene Ernährung und tolle Rezepte finden Sie auf www.edeka.de. Informationen zu den abgebildeten Siegeln finden Sie auf edeka.de/siegel

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