Frosties Vs. Corn Flakes (Which is Best?)

Frosties and Corn Flakes are pretty similar-looking cereals, but it’s no secret that Frosties are covered with a sugary coating making Corn Flakes feel like the more sensible choice.

But is this really the case, and is there any difference between the two when it comes to nutrition?

In this article, I’ll be comparing Kellogg’s brand Frosties and Corn Flakes against each other to find out if one is better than the other in various categories, from nutrition to cost.

For information, this article relates to UK brand information; if you’re in the USA, click here to see the USA version comparing Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes.

Ingredients Comparision

When you compare the ingredients of Kellogg’s Frosties against Corn Flakes Ingredients, they look the same, but what we don’t know at this stage is how much of each ingredient is used for each cereal.

Frosties and Corn Flakes are both made from maize, sugar, barley malt extract, salt, and the addition of vitamins and minerals to provide the consumer with a certain percentage of their daily value of each nutrient.

Cereal Type	Ingredients	Added Vitamins and Minerals
Kellogg’s Frosties	Maize, sugar, barley malt extract, salt.	Niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12.
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	Maize, barley malt extract, sugar, salt.	Niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12.

Frosties Vs. Corn Flakes Nutritional Comparison

In this nutritional comparison, I’ll be comparing Kellogg’s brand Frosties against Kellogg’s brand Corn Flakes.

Because the recommended serving size of Frosties is 35g, whereas a serving size of Corn Flakes is 30g, we need to compare on a weight-for-weight basis to get an accurate and fair comparison.

I have included a comparison per 100g weight of each product and included a serving comparison for information only.

Best for Calorie Content

Surprisingly, the cereal with the lowest calories per weight is Frosties, with 100g of Frosties containing 3kcal less per 100g than Corn Flakes.

Weight for weight, calories are very similar for each cereal, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the cereal with the lowest calories is better for you if it contains more sugar and less of the better ingredients.

Cereal Type	Calories Per 100g	Calories Per Serving
Kellogg’s Frosties	375kcal	131kcal (Per 35g Serving)
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	378kcal	113kcal (Per 30g Serving)

Best for Carbohydrate Content

Both kinds of cereal will not win any awards for being low in carbohydrates, but if this is something you need to consider, then Corn Flakes are slightly lower in carbs than Frosties per weight.

Cereal Type	Carbohydrates Per 100g	Carbohydrates Per Serving
Kellogg’s Frosties	87g	30g (Per 35g Serving)
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	84g	25g (Per 30g Serving)

Best for Sugar Content

The most significant difference between Frosties and Corn Flakes is the amount of sugar they contain. To get the frosted coated effect, Frosties have over four times the amount of sugar than Corn Flakes per weight.

Cereal Type	Sugars Per 100g	Sugars Per Serving
Kellogg’s Frosties	37g	13g (Per 35g Serving)
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	8g	2.4g (Per 30g Serving)

The recommended daily intake of added sugars should not exceed 10% of total daily calories, which is about 50 grams of sugar based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The graph shows that Frosties provide 74% and Corn Flakes provide 16% of the daily value for sugar per 100g serving.

Best for Protein Content

If you’re keeping track of the amount of protein in your food, then Corn Flakes are the better choice in this category because they contain slightly more protein per weight and serving.

Cereal Type	Protein Per 100g	Protein Per Serving
Kellogg’s Frosties	4.5g	1.6g (Per 35g Serving)
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	7g	2.1g (Per 30g Serving)

The recommended daily intake of protein is generally 50 grams for the average adult on a 2,000 calorie diet. The graph shows that Frosties provide 5.4% and Corn Flakes provide 15% of the daily value for protein per 100g serving.

Best for Fat Content

Frosties and Corn Flakes are very low in fat per serving, with Corn Flakes containing slightly more; however, it’s important to know this is a nominal amount.

Cereal Type	Fat Per 100g	Saturated Fat per 100g
Kellogg’s Frosties	0.6g	0.1g
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	0.9g	0.2g

Best for Fiber Content

Neither Frosties nor Corn Flakes can be classed as high-fiber cereals compared to whole grain options such as All-Bran or Bran Flakes.

Cereal Type	Dietary Fibre Per 100g	Dietary Fibre per Serving
Kellogg’s Frosties	2g	0.7g (Per 35g Serving)
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	3g	0.9g (Per 30g Serving)

The recommended daily intake of fiber is 25 grams. The graph shows that Frosties provide 8% and Corn Flakes provide 12% of the daily value for fiber per 100g serving. The values are displayed above each bar in a clear, rounded format without fractions. Each bar is colored differently for easy comparison.

Best for Sodium/Salt Content

Corn Flakes contain slightly more salt per weight than Frosties, with Frosties containing 5% of the recommended daily amount compared to Corn Flakes, which have 6%. Neither cereals are exceptionally high in salt and wouldn’t be classed as a high-salt breakfast option.

Cereal Type	Sodium/Salt Per 100g	Sodium/Salt per Serving
Kellogg’s Frosties	0.83g	0.29g (Per 35g Serving)
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes	1.1g	0.34g (Per 30g Serving)

Best for Vitamins/Minerals

As you can see in the table below, Kellogg’s adds the same vitamins and minerals to Frosties and Corn Flakes, and the values are identical for each type, making them joint winners of this category.

Vitamin/Mineral Type	Kellogg’s Frosties Value Per 100g	Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Value Per 100g
Vitamin D	8.4 mcg*	8.4mcg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.91mg*	0.91mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	1.2mg	1.2mg
Niacin	13mg	13mg
Vitamin B6	1.2mg	1.2mg
Folic Acid	166mcg	166mcg
Vitamin B12	2.1mcg	2.1mcg
Iron	8mg	8mg

*mcg = microgram (1000th of a milligram) / mg = milligram (1000th of a gram)

Best for Flavor/Texture

It’s difficult to judge a winner in the flavor category without a poll over a broad demographic of opinions from the general public.

To help us find an answer to the question of which is best for taste, Frosties or Corn Flakes, you can vote in the poll below to tell future readers and us which is your favorite.

Once you vote, you can see the winner of the poll so far (no personal information required).

Best for Price

At the time of writing this article (in March 2022), the average cost of a 500g box of Frosties in the UK costs £2.50-£3.00, depending on where you buy them.

The same-sized box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes costs an average of £2.00 per pack.

Based on this information, Corn Flakes are the lower cost option in the UK compared to Frosties.

Overall Winner

The votes are now in, and we have a winner of the most categories in nutrition and cost, and the winner is – Corn Flakes!

Although they contain a few calories more, Corn Flakes have much less sugar than Frosties; they’re slightly lower in carbs and a little higher in protein and fiber.

It’s important to note that there are healthier cereals than the two compared in this article, but you can use the information in this comparison to decide which is best for you and your diet.

Comparison Category	Winner (Frosties or Corn Flakes)
Best for Calorie Content	Frosties
Best for Carbohydrate Content	Corn Flakes
Best for Sugar Content	Corn Flakes
Best for Protein Content	Corn Flakes
Best for Fat Content	Frosties
Best for Fiber Content	Corn Flakes
Best for Salt Content	Frosties
Best for Vitamins/Minerals	Joint Winners
Best for Price	Corn Flakes
Overall Winner	Corn Flakes