Kellogg'sBreakfast Cereals#14 of 24 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Kellogg's Almonds & Honey Corn Flakes

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (28.5g per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (6.5g)

Ingredients, decoded

12 listed
  • Corn Grits (62.7%)
  • Sugar
  • Sliced Almonds (7.5%)
  • Cereal Extract
  • Honey (1.7%)
  • Iodized Salt
  • Dextrose
  • Vitamins
  • Antioxidant (INS 307b)
  • Flavour (Nature Identical)
  • Minerals
  • Colour (INS 150d)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

[F] CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy400 kcal
Protein6.5 g
Carbohydrates82.9 g
Total sugars30 g
Added sugars28.5 g
Dietary fibre2 g
Total fat5.1 g
Saturated fat0.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium430 mg
Vitamin C12 mg
Vitamin B10.3 mg
Vitamin B20.57 mg
Vitamin B34 mg
Vitamin B60.6 mg
Vitamin B120.33 µg
Folic acid40 µg
Iron7 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Plenty of almond, only a trace of honey

Kellogg's Almonds & Honey Corn Flakes are toasted corn flakes (62.7% corn grits) coated in sugar, with sliced almonds (7.5%), cereal extract, a little honey (1.7%) and dextrose, plus added vitamins and iron and caramel colour.

CleanPlate scores it [F]CB3. The C for nutrition depends on the added vitamins and iron; without them it would be a D, hence the [F]. The B for ingredients reflects simple, mostly whole ingredients with one antioxidant, held back by caramel colour. The 3 for risk comes from sugar, which supplies almost 30% of the calories.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Almonds & Honey”

    Partly true

    Almonds are a real 7.5%, but honey is 1.7%. The sweetness comes from sugar, cereal extract and dextrose.

  • On the pack

    “Power breakfast”

    Be careful

    It has added iron and vitamins, but 8.6 g of added sugar in a 30 g bowl.

How CB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
6.5 g
Fibre
2 g
Vitamins and minerals
8 declared
Energy
400 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Corn Grits
Sweeteners
3 types
Additives
1
Flagged
Caramel Colour (Class IV)

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
28.5 g
Sodium
430 mg
Saturated fat
0.6 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Corn grits (62.7%), sugar, sliced almonds (7.5%), cereal extract, honey (1.7%), iodized salt, dextrose, vitamins, antioxidant 307b, nature-identical flavour, minerals and caramel colour 150d.

Per 100 g: 400 kcal, 5.1 g fat of which 0.6 g saturated, 30 g sugar of which 28.5 g added, 2 g fibre, 6.5 g protein, 430 mg sodium and 7 mg iron.

Ingredients to watch

  • Added sugarConcern

    28.5 g per 100 g, 8.6 g in a 30 g bowl; about 28% of the calories.

  • Honey 1.7%Concern

    Named on the pack, but a minor ingredient.

  • Caramel colourWorth watching

    150d, for colour only.

  • Real almondsFine

    7.5% sliced almonds and no added oil.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Honey-coated means naturally sweetened"

Sugar is the second ingredient; honey is seventh by weight.

Myth: "Fortified with vitamins means it is a healthy breakfast"

The added vitamins are real, but they sit on top of the sugar rather than cancelling it.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally; plain flakes are the everyday choice
  • ChildrenA treat, not a daily bowl
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit; mix a little into plain flakes

Smarter ways to eat it

Make your own

Plain corn flakes with a few almonds and a teaspoon of honey on top gives the same taste with far less sugar.

Pour less, add fruit

A 30 g bowl is smaller than most people pour. Measure once, then add banana, berries or chopped apple for sweetness and fibre.

Common questions

Is Kellogg's Almonds & Honey Corn Flakes healthy?

Kellogg's Almonds & Honey Corn Flakes scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High added sugar (28.5g per 100g); Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV). On the plus side: Source of protein (6.5g).

What does the CB3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.

Which ingredients in Kellogg's Almonds & Honey Corn Flakes should I watch?

Colour (INS 150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).

Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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