General Mills Cocoa Puffs nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, COCOA PUFFS
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for General Mills Cocoa Puffs
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 383 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 78 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 0.75 cup (1 NLEA serving) (27 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -1.1 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 18 mg |
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 98% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 97% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 96% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 91% of foods
General Mills Cocoa Puffs calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 383 |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
5556IU of 5,000IU
111%
Vitamin E:
2.1mg of 15mg
14%
Vitamin D:
11µg of 10µg
111%
Vitamin C:
67mg of 90mg
74%
Vitamin B1:
4.2mg of 1mg
350%
Vitamin B2:
4.8mg of 1mg
369%
Vitamin B3:
56mg of 16mg
347%
Vitamin B5:
1.2mg of 5mg
23%
Vitamin B6:
5.6mg of 1mg
427%
Folate:
1110µg of 400µg
278%
Vitamin B12:
17µg of 2µg
700%
Choline:
37mg of 550mg
6.7%
Vitamin K:
6.3µg of 120µg
5.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
3.7 µg
TOP 39%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.6 g of 50 g
5.6 g (11% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.2 g of 65 g
5.2 g (8% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 28%
83.7 g of 300 g
83.7 g (28% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.8 g of 2,000 g
1.8 g (0% of DV )
Other:
3.7 g
3.7 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.1 g
Fiber content ratio for General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Sugar:
37 g
Fiber:
5.7 g
Other:
41 g
All nutrients for General Mills Cocoa Puffs per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% | 17% |
8.1 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 5.6g | 13% | 58% |
2 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 5.2g | 8% | 50% |
6.4 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 25% | 18% |
2.4 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 78g | N/A | 3% |
1.4 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 84g | 28% | 2% |
3 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 37% | 39% |
1.7 times more than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 59mg | 14% | 20% |
2.4 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% | 8% |
3 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 272mg | 8% | 43% |
1.9 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 17mg | 209% | 4% |
6.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 37g | N/A | 26% |
4.1 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% | 17% |
2.4 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.15mg | 16% | 38% |
Equal to Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 14mg | 126% | 9% |
2.2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 32% | 29% |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 564mg | 25% | 17% |
1.2 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 527µg | 59% | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | 51% |
2.1 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.37mg | 16% | 42% | |
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 12% | 65% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.4mg | 117% | 9% |
5.3 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 1.6mg | 123% | 9% |
12.3 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 19mg | 116% | 9% |
1.9 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | 66% |
2.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 1.9mg | 142% | 11% |
15.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 5.6µg | 233% | 17% |
8 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | 64% |
48.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 370µg | 93% | 16% |
6.1 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% | 61% |
5.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | N/A | 56% |
5.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.1g | N/A | 31% |
22.5 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 383
% Daily Value*
8%
Total Fat
5.2g
4.5%
Saturated Fat 1g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
25%
Sodium 564mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
84g
23%
Dietary Fiber
5.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5.6g
Vitamin D
148mcg
25%
Calcium
370mg
37%
Iron
17mg
209%
Potassium
272mg
8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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