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Corn Flakes
Product Insights
Corn Flakes is a plant‑based breakfast cereal classified in the cereals and potatoes group, carrying a Nutri‑Score of C and placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed product. Per 100 g it delivers low fat (1.2 g) and saturated fat (0.3 g), moderate sugars (6.1 g) and salt (0.59 g), high carbohydrates (85 g), 7.7 g of protein and only 2.5 g of fiber. While it provides a quick source of energy, the modest protein and low fiber content, together with the added sugars and salt, mean it is best enjoyed as part of a balanced breakfast rather than a nutrient‑dense staple.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Corn Flakes contains markedly less fat (1.2 g vs 8.97 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 2.5 g), sugars (6.1 g vs 14.13 g) and salt (0.59 g vs 1.77 g), but also provides far less fiber (2.5 g vs 8.26 g) while offering a higher carbohydrate level (85 g vs 63.94 g).
Ingredients
Maize, Sugar, Salt, Malted Barley Extract, Vitamin and Mineral Mix [Iron, Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1), Folic Acid (B9), Vitamin D, Vitamin B12].
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