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Cocoa Puffs
Cocoa Puffs by General Mills provides 389 kcal per 100 g, with 33.3 g of sugars and 5.6 g of protein. That is 83% 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 Breakfast cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (36 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 389 kcal | 140 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 2 g | 3% | 9 −39% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 86.1 g | 31 g | 11% | 66.3 +30% |
| Total sugars | 33.3 g | 12 g | 18.2 +83% | |
| Added sugars | 33.3 g | 12 g | 24% | 13 +157% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g | 2 g | 7% | 8 −31% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.2 −46% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 +37% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4881 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2025. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
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Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Rice Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Color (caramel color and annatto extract), Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract., Vitamins and Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B, (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (36 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000224742
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cocoa Puffs?
Cocoa Puffs contains 389 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 cup (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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