Kellogg's Multigrain Plus Corn Flakes
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (13.4g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.2g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (6g)
Ingredients, decoded
12 listed- Multigrain Mix (82.6%) {Corn Grits & Corn Meal (26.2%), Wheat & Wheat Flour (Atta) (21.8%), Rice & Rice Flour (15%), Ragi Flour (13.1%), Rolled Barley (6.5%)}
- Sugar
- Cereal Extract
- Oligofructose
- Wheat Bran
- Iodized Salt
- Cocoa Solids
- Vitamins
- Flavours {Nature Identical & Artificial (Coconut)}
- Antioxidant (INS 307b)
- Colour (INS 150d)
- Mineral
[F] BB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewGenuinely multigrain, with a little less sugar
Kellogg's Multigrain Plus Corn Flakes are made from five grains (82.6%): corn, whole wheat, rice, ragi and rolled barley, with sugar, cereal extract, added oligofructose fibre and wheat bran, added vitamins and iron, coconut flavouring and caramel colour.
CleanPlate scores it [F]BB3. The B for nutrition reflects 6 g fibre and the added iron and vitamins; without the fortification it would be a C, hence the [F]. The B for ingredients reflects whole grains and a single antioxidant, held back by artificial flavour and caramel colour. The 3 for risk comes from sugar at about 16% of the calories, with little fat or salt.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Multigrain”
Five grains are listed with their shares; whole wheat, ragi and barley are 41% of the product.
- On the packHolds
“High fibre”
6 g fibre per 100 g, part of it from added oligofructose and wheat bran.
How BB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.2 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- 8 declared
- Energy
- 369 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Multigrain Mix {Corn Grits &...
- Sweeteners
- Sugar, Oligofructose
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- Caramel Colour (Class IV)
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 13.4 g
- Sodium
- 175 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.4 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?
Multigrain mix (82.6%) of corn (26.2%), whole wheat (21.8%), rice (15%), ragi (13.1%) and barley (6.5%); then sugar, cereal extract, oligofructose, wheat bran, salt, cocoa, vitamins, coconut flavours, antioxidant 307b, caramel colour 150d and minerals.
Per 100 g: 369 kcal, 1.4 g fat, 0.4 g saturated, 16 g sugar of which 13.4 g added, 6 g fibre, 7.2 g protein, 175 mg sodium and 19 mg iron.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarWorth watching
13.4 g per 100 g, 4.0 g in a 30 g bowl; about 15% of the calories.
- Flavour and colourWorth watching
Artificial coconut flavour and caramel 150d.
- FibreFine
6 g per 100 g from whole grains, bran and oligofructose.
- Low fat and saltFine
1.4 g fat and 175 mg sodium per 100 g.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Multigrain always means whole grain"
Here most of it is: whole wheat, ragi and barley. Corn grits and rice are refined.
Myth: "The milk makes it balanced"
Milk adds protein and calcium, but it does not change the sugar already in the cereal.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsFine most days in a measured bowl
- ChildrenFine as a regular breakfast
- Diabetes or prediabetesPair with protein; watch the portion
Smarter ways to eat it
Add real protein
Stir in curd, a handful of nuts or seeds, or have an egg alongside; cereal and milk alone is a light breakfast.
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 Multigrain Plus Corn Flakes healthy?
Kellogg's Multigrain Plus Corn Flakes scores BB3 (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 (13.4g per 100g); Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV). On the plus side: Source of protein (7.2g); High fibre (6g).
What does the BB3 score mean?
The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good 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 Multigrain Plus 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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