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Cocoa puffs
Cocoa puffs by General Mills provides 417 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars and 5.6 g of protein. That is 54% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 36 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 kcal | 150 kcal | 385 +8% | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 2 g | 3% | 5 +12% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 83.3 g | 30 g | 11% | 74.6 +12% |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 12 g | 21.7 +54% | |
| Added sugars | 16.9 g | 6.1 g | 12% | 16.5 |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g | 2 g | 7% | 7.4 −24% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.8 −37% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 +11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other extruded cereals
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Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Meal, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Canola Oil, Caramel Color, Fructose, Salt, Refiner's Syrup, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor. Vitamins and Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), AB Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin Be (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B, (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3. 6. MAY CONTAIN WHEAT INGREDIENTS.
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 36 g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000151420
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cocoa puffs?
Cocoa puffs contains 417 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (36 g).
How much sugar is in Cocoa puffs?
Cocoa puffs has 33.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cocoa puffs healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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