Energy
middle half380 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 384 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 379–388 kcal
Based on 20 records reporting energy.
Breakfast foodsmoderate variability
Cereal, corn squares, flavored calories: 152 per 1 cup (40 g)
This exact USDA record reports 152 calories for 1 cup (40 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup · 40 g
- Calories
- 152 kcal
- Protein
- 2.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 32.3 g
- Total fat
- 1.3 g
- Fiber
- 1.9 g
- Sodium
- 265 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 40 g
152calories
Cereal, corn squares, flavored
- Protein
- 2.2 g
- Carbs
- 32.3 g
- Fat
- 1.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 152 calories for 1 cup at 40 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 380 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.2 g protein, 1.9 g fiber, and 265 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow, representing 60% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 12 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 114–152 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708463: “Cereal, corn squares, flavored.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708463, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 prepackaged single serving” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 prepackaged single servingUSDA-listed household measure | 30 g | 114 kcal | 1.7 g | 1.4 g | 199 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 40 g | 152 kcal | 2.2 g | 1.9 g | 265 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 50 g | 190 kcal | 2.8 g | 2.4 g | 331 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)
The comparison set contains 20 exact records in the Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g) USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708463’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half5.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.6 g
- Middle 50%
- 5.1–8 g
Based on 20 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half4.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.7–6.4 g
Based on 20 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter662 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 524 mg
- Middle 50%
- 471–580 mg
Based on 20 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708463’s 40 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron4 mg
≈ 22% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin C9 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium265 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.1 g
≈ 1% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Cereal, corn squares, flavored,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708474 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 prepackaged single serving to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 30 g and 40 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 114 kcal to 152 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708474
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.1 g more total fat than “Cereal, corn flakes, flavored.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow
The source formulation has 12 input rows; Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow supplies 60% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “corn squares; flavored” fits. Inspect FDC 2708474 when “corn flakes; flavored” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Cereal, corn squares, flavored
- Exact source wording
- “Cereal, corn squares, flavored”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708463 · FNDDS 57240100
- Named qualifiers
- corn squares · flavored
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Flour, wheat, all-purpose, unenriched, unbleached · Fiber, total dietary, as ingredient · Oil, canola
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Cereal, corn flakes, flavored
- Exact source wording
- “Cereal, corn flakes, flavored”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708474 · FNDDS 57348000
- Named qualifiers
- corn flakes · flavored
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “corn squares” and “flavored”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordCereal, corn squares, flavored | 40 g152 kcal | 380 kcal | 5.6 g | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 662 mg |
| Cereal, corn flakes, flavored | 40 g150 kcal | 375 kcal | 4.8 g | 1.3 g | 2.6 g | 516 mg |
| Cereal, O's, flavored | 40 g154 kcal | 385 kcal | 8.6 g | 5.4 g | 7.6 g | 580 mg |
| Cereal, K's, flavored | 35 g127 kcal | 363 kcal | 7.3 g | 1.2 g | 8 g | 617 mg |
| Cereal, flavored puffs | 30 g114 kcal | 380 kcal | 5.7 g | 2.2 g | 2.2 g | 424 mg |
| Cereal, other, fruit flavored | 40 g153 kcal | 383 kcal | 4.7 g | 3.6 g | 2.9 g | 523 mg |
| Cereal, rice crispy, flavored | 40 g149 kcal | 372 kcal | 5 g | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 355 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708463: its source amount is 40 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708463, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
152 kcal
40 g
1 prepackaged single serving
114 kcal
30 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708463, Iron is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Iron
3.9 mg≈ 22% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
32.3 g≈ 12% Daily ValueSodium
264.8 mg≈ 12% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708463’s 40 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708463 at 40 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 265 mg sodium, about 12% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 40 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal 380 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.2 g 5.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 32.3 g 80.7 g | 12% 29% |
| Total fat | 1.3 g 3.3 g | 2% 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g 4.7 g | 7% 17% |
| Sugars | 10.4 g 25.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 264.8 mg 662 mg | 12% 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g 0.3 g | 1% 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g 1.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 40.8 mg 102 mg | 1% 2% |
| Calcium | 130 mg 325 mg | 10% 25% |
| Iron | 3.9 mg 9.8 mg | 22% 54% |
| Magnesium | 9.2 mg 23 mg | 2% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2 mg 23 mg | 10% 26% |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg 5 µg | 10% 25% |
| Vitamin A | 2.8 µg 7 µg | 0% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 3.2 g 7.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708463, approximate percentages divide the displayed 40 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708463 to 12 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cereal, corn squares, flavored” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
12 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow, Sugars, granulated, Flour, wheat, all-purpose, unenriched, unbleached. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellowUSDA ingredient 20422 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 60% |
| 2 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, unenriched, unbleachedUSDA ingredient 20481 · encyclopedia page available | 11 GM | 11 g | 11% |
| 3 | Sugars, granulatedUSDA ingredient 19335 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 25% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1.7 GM | 1.7 g | 1.7% |
| 5 | Fiber, total dietary, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999291 · encyclopedia page available | 0.2 GM | 0.2 g | 0.2% |
| 6 | Oil, canolaUSDA ingredient 4582 · encyclopedia page available | 2 GM | 2 g | 2% |
| 7 | Vitamin B composite in cerealsUSDA ingredient 999001 · encyclopedia page available | 0.02 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 8 | Folic acid as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999431 · encyclopedia page available | 0.01 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 9 | Iron as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999303 · encyclopedia page available | 0.01 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 10 | Calcium as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999301 · encyclopedia page available | 0.03 GM | 0 g | 0% |
| 11 | Vitamin D as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999328 · encyclopedia page available | 0.05 GM | 0.1 g | 0% |
| 12 | Vitamin C as ingredientUSDA ingredient 999401 · encyclopedia page available | 0.02 GM | 0 g | 0% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708463, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Cereal, corn squares, flavored
- USDA category
- Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)
- FDC ID
- 2708463
- FNDDS code
- 57240100
Closest inspectable record
Cereal, corn flakes, flavored
- USDA category
- Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)
- FDC ID
- 2708474
- FNDDS code
- 57348000
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | 375 kcal | +5 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 4.8 g | +0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 80.7 g | 84.7 g | −4 g |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 1.3 g | +2.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.7 g | 2.6 g | +2.1 g |
| Sodium | 662 mg | 516 mg | +146 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 2.1 g more total fat, 2.1 g more dietary fiber, and 146 mg more sodium than “Cereal, corn flakes, flavored.”
Only this record lists Flour, wheat, all-purpose, unenriched, unbleached; Fiber, total dietary, as ingredient; Oil, canola; Calcium as ingredient. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow; Sugars, granulated; Salt, table; Vitamin B composite in cereals; and 3 more.
Listed only in this record: Flour, wheat, all-purpose, unenriched, unbleached; Fiber, total dietary, as ingredient; Oil, canola; Calcium as ingredient; and 1 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 40 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (40 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 40 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (40 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708463 with FDC 2708474 at equal mass; use their 40 g and 40 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708463 versus FDC 2708474 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g) source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Cereal, corn squares, flavored” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708463 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, recipe or brand, cooking fat, toppings and add-ins.
For “Cereal, corn squares, flavored,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
toppings and add-ins
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708463 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 380 kcal per 100 g becomes 152 kcal at 40 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708463
FNDDS food code: 57240100
The scaling for FDC 2708463 can be exact while the match to “Cereal, corn squares, flavored” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 40 g weight, 12-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.