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Golden puffs cereal
Golden puffs cereal by Malt O Meal provides 395 kcal per 100 g, with 63.2 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 246% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (38 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | 150 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 9 −85% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 89.5 g | 34 g | 12% | 66.3 +35% |
| Total sugars | 63.2 g | 24 g | 18.2 +246% | |
| Added sugars | 68.4 g | 26 g | 52% | 13 +427% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8 −100% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 10.2 −48% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −15% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4890 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, wheat, corn syrup, salt, honey, caramel color, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), folic acid.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (38 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0042400293965
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Golden puffs cereal?
Golden puffs cereal contains 395 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 cup (38 g)).
How much sugar is in Golden puffs cereal?
Golden puffs cereal has 63.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Golden puffs cereal healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
Is Golden puffs cereal vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Golden puffs cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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