Corn Flakes
Moderate nutritional value
Toasted flakes of milled corn, ready to eat, values without added vitamins and iron.
Corn flakes are a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal made from milled corn flavored with malt, sugar and salt, then cooked, rolled into flakes and toasted; they are usually eaten with milk. A 30 g bowl has about 115 kcal, mostly from starch, with under 2 g of protein, under 1 g of fiber and about 170 mg of sodium. Most brands are fortified with iron and vitamins; these values leave the added nutrients out, so a fortified box lists more.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.9g | 10.5% |
| Fat | 0.9g | 1.3% |
| Carbs | 88g | 29.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 30.8g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 54.5g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 10.8% |
| Water | 3g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 384 | 17.1% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.23 | g | 1.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.11 | g | 0.4% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.29 | g | 2.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.087 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.203 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.02 | mg |
| Selenium | 2.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 12 | mcg | 1.3% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.155 | mg | 12.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.055 | mg | 4.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.11 | mg | 6.9% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.202 | mg | 11.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 33 | mcg | 8.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.02 | mg | 0.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 2 | mg | 0.2% |
| iron | 1.22 | mg | 6.8% |
| magnesium | 7 | mg | 1.8% |
| phosphorus | 33 | mg | 4.7% |
| potassium | 107 | mg | 4.1% |
| sodium | 571 | mg | 24.8% |
| zinc | 0.2 | mg | 1.8% |
| copper | 0.075 | mg | 8.3% |
| manganese | 0.095 | mg | 4.1% |
| selenium | 2.2 | mcg | 4.0% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 170 | mg | 24.3% | 104% |
| Isoleucine | 247 | mg | 17.6% | 81% |
| Leucine | 1013 | mg | 37.1% | 163% |
| Lysine limiting | 43 | mg | 2.0% | 9% |
| Methionine | 220 | mg | 21.0% | 94% |
| Phenylalanine | 557 | mg | 31.8% | 134% |
| Threonine | 233 | mg | 22.2% | 92% |
| Tryptophan | 37 | mg | 13.2% | 55% |
| Valine | 303 | mg | 16.6% | 74% |
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