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Corn Flakes

Corn Flakes nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Likely Vegan

No animal ingredients found

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
367
Sugar
10g
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Family & Pet Safety

🚫

Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

⚠️ CARCINOGEN: Possible human carcinogen. (National Toxicology Program)

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

A waxy solid preservative used to prevent fats from going rancid. The National Toxicology Program classifies it as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen'.

Full Ingredients List:

corn, sugar, salt, soy lecithin, malt extract, sodium bi carbonate, bha (butylated hydroxyanisole) (antioxidant), contains: soy,

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

OK

🌾

Gluten-Free

OK

🥩

Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (3.3333333333333g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (10g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (1.3333333333333g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Corn Flakes truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 80/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole). A waxy solid preservative used to prevent fats from going rancid. The National Toxicology Program classifies it as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen'. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

Nutritional Balance

With only 10g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 7g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Corn Flakes achieves a CakeID Score of 80/100.

Highly Recommended: This is a top-tier choice that balances convenience with excellent nutritional value.

Health Recommendations

Gut Health

Good fiber content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Flakes healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Corn Flakes is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Corn Flakes Vegan?
Likely Yes. Our analysis found no animal-derived ingredients.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 80g29%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 367 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Cycle
92
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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~3 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.