How Much Sugar Is in Corn Flakes?
30g of corn flakes has about 2 g of sugar — a mix of naturally occurring and added sugar.
in 30g · about 0.5 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 2 g
- Per 100 g
- 8 g
- Type
- Mostly natural
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0.5 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
Corn Flakes carries roughly 2 g of sugar per 30g, which works out to about 8 g per 100 g. That places it in the 'low' band for a typical serving.
Because this is a mix of naturally occurring and added sugar, part of it comes packaged with the food's own nutrients while the rest is added during processing — check the ingredient label to see how much is added.
How corn flakes compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, corn flakes ranks #173 for sugar per serving — more than 16% of them.
- Pesto2g
- Balsamic Vinegar2g
- Corn Flakes (this page)2g
- French Toast2g
- Biscuit2g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- This is already a moderate-to-low sugar choice for its category
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in corn flakes natural or added?
- It's a mix — some naturally occurring, some added during processing.
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Sugar values from OpenFoodFacts; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-30.