Breakfast bar, corn flake crust with fruit
FDC 167734oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 40 · -4 vs Snacks medianThis corn flake crust breakfast bar scores 40 of 100, Fair, ranking 39th of 60 in Snacks, just below the category's median score of 44. Its fortified crust brings 68% DV vitamin A and 27% DV iron, both excellent-tier figures driven by fortification rather than the fruit filling.
It's a grab-and-go bar meant to stand in for a sit-down breakfast, eaten straight from the wrapper. An ounce (28 g) works out to 72.8 g carbohydrate per 100 g, and the fruit filling makes it high in sugars at 35.1 g per 100 g; a plainer option like cheese-flavor popcorn scores higher in the Snacks category for anyone watching sugar.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 337 mg | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 73 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 35 g | |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 608 µg | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.59 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 9.8 g | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 7.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 170 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167734Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the snacks median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
These bars use a crumbly corn flake crust pressed around a fruit filling, similar to a fig bar or fruit-filled cereal bar, designed to be eaten by hand as a grab-and-go breakfast or snack. The crust brings a crisp, slightly toasted corn flavor while the fruit center adds moisture and sweetness, a combination meant to travel well without refrigeration and hold together without crumbling apart. The crimped or folded edges that seal the fruit filling inside also help the bar keep its shape when tossed into a lunch bag or backpack.
One oz (28 g) delivers 376 calories with 35.1 g of sugar, reflecting the sweetened crust and fruit filling, alongside 72.8 g carbohydrate and just 4.4 g protein. The bar is fortified to reach 68% of the daily value for vitamin A and 27% for iron, common in fortified cereal-based snack bars. Because it's calorie-dense and higher in sugar for its size, it fits best as an occasional quick bite eaten with milk, yogurt, or fruit rather than as the sole component of a meal, and it stores well at room temperature in its wrapper for weeks, making it a convenient pantry item rather than one that needs refrigeration.
Frequently asked questions about breakfast bar
How many calories are in a corn flake crust breakfast bar?
A 1 oz portion (28 g) has 376 calories.
Is this breakfast bar a good source of vitamin A?
Yes, it provides 68% of the daily value for vitamin A per ounce, largely from fortification.
How should you store breakfast bars?
They keep well at room temperature in their sealed wrapper for an extended shelf life.