Banana Cocoa Puffs has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 74.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 17.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 29 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 89, for Banana Cocoa Puffs, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 17% | |
Calories from Carbs | 68% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 38.4 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.1 mg | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.51 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 12.1 mcg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 3 mg | 0.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 14.6 mg | 81.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 16.2 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 13.1 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 213.1 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 0.56 mg | 0.02% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0.51 mcg | 0.72% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 38.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Starch | 3 g | |||
Sugars | 7.3 g | |||
Sucrose | 1.5 mg | |||
Glucose | 3 mg | |||
Fructose | 3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.7 g | 17.4% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 4.2 g | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0.05 g | 0.25% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 44.4 g | |||
Ash | 0.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1.1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 74.9 g 25%
Dietary Fiber 19 g76%
Sugars 14.4 g
Protein 17.2 g 34.4%
Vitamin A 1.5% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 0.6% Iron 161.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 30.5 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 91
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 1 g