Cocoa puffs by General Mills

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Cocoa puffs

by General Mills in Breakfast cereals Barcode 0016000318885
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Cocoa puffs by General Mills provides 405 kcal per 100 g, with 26.7 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 46% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
26.7 g · High
Salt
1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 405 kcal 390
Total fat 5 g 9.1 −45%
Saturated fat 0 g 2.2 −100%
Carbohydrates 83.3 g 66.3 +26%
Total sugars 26.7 g 18.2 +46%
Dietary fiber 6.7 g 8 −17%
Protein 6.7 g 10.2 −35%
Salt 1 g 0.7 +53%

Category average across 4907 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other breakfast cereals

Calories higher 34%
Sugars higher 22%
Salt higher 23%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 84%
Fiber top 62%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Sold in
United States
Barcode
0016000318885

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cocoa puffs?

Cocoa puffs contains 405 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Cocoa puffs?

Cocoa puffs has 26.7 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). 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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