Is Cornflakes keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, cornflakes is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup (28 g)) has about 22.6 g of net carbs, about 90% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Breakfast cereals are mostly refined carbs and sugar.
A typical serving is 1 cup (28 g). That has 100 calories, 2.1 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 22.6 g net carbs (23.5 g total carbs − 0.9 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for cornflakes
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 357 kcal · 80.7 g net carbs · 7.5 g protein · 0.4 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is cornflakes keto?
No, cornflakes is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup (28 g)) has about 22.6 g of net carbs, about 90% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in cornflakes?
A serving of cornflakes (1 cup (28 g)) has about 23.5 g of total carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 22.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 80.7 g of net carbs.
Can I eat cornflakes on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Breakfast cereals are mostly refined carbs and sugar. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of cornflakes?
Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, zucchini, shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash (cooked).
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