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Nutrition Score

Corn flakes

5900020038333
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
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Hazard Score
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Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Corn flour finely ground
No known concerns
Glucose syrup partly refined starchy
No known concerns
Fructose
Fructose  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Fruit sugar metabolised in the liver. Excessive intake linked to fatty liver and metabolic syndrome.
Coconut Oil
CoconutOil  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Molasses
Molasses  ·  No known concerns
Thick dark byproduct of sugar refining containing significant trace minerals, calcium, and iron.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
FolicAcid  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B9 for cell growth.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
E101  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B2; also a yellow colour (E101).
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Calcium Sorbate
E203  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Calcium salt of sorbic acid. Mild preservative used in cheeses and baked goods.
Calcium Carbonate
CalciumCarb  ·  No known concerns
Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.
Lecithins E322
No known concerns
Sodium Phosphate
E339  ·  −2 pts
Phosphate additive; high intake of phosphates is monitored.
Tocopherol-rich extract E306
No known concerns
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