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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cereal Corn Flakes"
| Food Name: Cereal Corn Flakes | |
| Food Group: Breakfast Cereals | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 357 | Protein (g): 8 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 84 | Sugars (g): 10 |
| Fiber (g): 3 | Net Carbs (g): 81 |
| Water (g): 4 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 67 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 196 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 12 | Omega-6 (mg): 184 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 490 | Vitamin C (mg): 21 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 4 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 2 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 18 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 357 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 323 | Food Folate (mcg): 34 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 583 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 5 | Iron (mg): 29 |
| Magnesium (mg): 39 | Phosphorus (mg): 102 |
| Potassium (mg): 168 | Sodium (mg): 729 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 8 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 9 | Retinol (mcg): 481 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 83 | Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 54 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 339 | PRAL Score: 3 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cereal Corn Flakes
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cereal Corn Flakes'?
100 grams of 'Cereal Corn Flakes' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 8g (around 16% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 84g (around 31% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cereal Corn Flakes'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cereal Corn Flakes' provides around 357 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 18% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Cereal Corn Flakes' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cereal Corn Flakes' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 8g protein, 84g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cereal Corn Flakes' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cereal Corn Flakes' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 29 mg (161% DV),
Sodium (mg): 729 mg (32% DV).
'Cereal Corn Flakes' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 5 mg (0% DV),
Potassium (mg): 168 mg (4% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 39 mg (9% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 102 mg (8% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 8 mcg (15% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cereal Corn Flakes in significant amounts?
'Cereal Corn Flakes' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 490 mcg (54% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 2 mg (154% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 18 mg (113% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 mg (154% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 357 mcg (89% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 323 mcg (81% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 583 mcg (146% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 5 mcg (208% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 21 mg (23% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 4 mcg (20% DV).
'Cereal Corn Flakes' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Food Folate (mcg): 34 mcg (9% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cereal Corn Flakes' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cereal Corn Flakes' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Iron (mg): 29 mg (64% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 729 mg (32% of max recommended).