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 per 100-gram serving | 383 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 78 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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) |
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
Calcium:
370 mg of 1,000 mg
37%
Iron:
16.7 mg of 8 mg
209%
Magnesium:
59 mg of 420 mg
14%
Phosphorus:
222 mg of 700 mg
32%
Potassium:
272 mg of 3,400 mg
8%
Sodium:
564 mg of 2,300 mg
25%
Zinc:
13.9 mg of 11 mg
126%
Copper:
0.148 mg of 1 mg
16%
Manganese:
0.369 mg of 2 mg
16%
Selenium:
6.5 µg of 55 µg
12%
Choline:
12.2 mg of 550 mg
2%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
16.7 mg
TOP 4%
Calcium
370 mg
TOP 8%
Zinc
13.9 mg
TOP 9%
Sodium
564 mg
TOP 17%
Magnesium
59 mg
TOP 20%
Phosphorus
222 mg
TOP 29%
Copper
0.148 mg
TOP 38%
Manganese
0.369 mg
TOP 42%
Potassium
272 mg
TOP 43%
Selenium
6.5 µg
TOP 65%
Choline
12.2 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1852 IU of 5,000 IU
37%
Vitamin E :
0.7 mg of 15 mg
5%
Vitamin D:
3.7 µg of 10 µg
37%
Vitamin C:
22.2 mg of 90 mg
25%
Vitamin B1:
1.4 mg of 1 mg
117%
Vitamin B2:
1.6 mg of 1 mg
123%
Vitamin B3:
18.5 mg of 16 mg
116%
Vitamin B5:
0.388 mg of 5 mg
8%
Vitamin B6:
1.852 mg of 1 mg
142%
Folate:
370 µg of 400 µg
93%
Vitamin B12:
5.6 µg of 2 µg
233%
Vitamin K:
2.1 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B3
18.5 mg
TOP 9%
Vitamin B2
1.6 mg
TOP 9%
Vitamin B1
1.4 mg
TOP 9%
Vitamin B6
1.852 mg
TOP 11%
Vitamin A
1852 IU
TOP 15%
Folate
370 µg
TOP 16%
Vitamin B12
5.6 µg
TOP 17%
Vitamin C
22.2 mg
TOP 18%
Vitamin D
3.7 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin E
0.7 mg
TOP 51%
Vitamin K
2.1 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.388 mg
TOP 66%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.6 g of 50 g
11%
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.2 g of 65 g
8%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 28%
83.7 g of 300 g
28%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.8 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
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:
37.2 g
Fiber:
5.7 g
Other:
40.8 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 Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 25% | 18% |
2.4 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 78g | N/A | 3% |
1.4 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 83.7g | 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
|
| Iron | 16.7mg | 209% | 4% |
6.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% | 8% |
3 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 272mg | 8% | 43% |
1.9 times more than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 59mg | 14% | 20% |
2.4 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 37.2g | 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 | 13.9mg | 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 | 1852IU | 37% | 15% |
9 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 527µg | 59% | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | 51% |
2.1 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 6.5µg | 12% | 65% | |
| Manganese | 0.37mg | 16% | 42% | |
| 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 | 18.5mg | 116% | 9% |
1.9 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | 66% |
2.9 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 1.85mg | 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
|
| Folate | 370µg | 93% | 16% |
6.1 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| 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
5g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
25%
Sodium 564mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
84g
24%
Dietary Fiber
6g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
6g
Vitamin D
148mcg
25%
Calcium
370mg
37%
Iron
17mg
213%
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
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
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.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated 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 Sugars
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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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