Cocoa Puffs - Chocolate & Vanilla Cereal Combos has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Riboflavin.
The food contains 83.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.59 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 16.3 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 56, for Cocoa Puffs - Chocolate & Vanilla Cereal Combos, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 12% | |
Calories from Carbs | 84% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1811.6 IU | 36.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 21.7 mg | 36.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 1.8 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 1.4 mg | 93.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 1.8 mg | 105.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B12 | 5.4 mcg | 90% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 362.3 mg | 36.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 16.3 mg | 90.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 29 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 144.9 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 579.7 mg | 24.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 27.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 39.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.6 g | 7.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 5.4 g | 8.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 13
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 160 mg 6.7%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 11 g
Protein 0.99 g 2%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 10% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 397
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 89.4 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 459
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 58.2 g | Fat 22.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 39
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 347
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 82 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 4 g | Carbs 86 g | Fat 5 g
Per 100g | Calories 428
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 71.4 g | Fat 16.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 370
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 85.1 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 400
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 72.5 g | Fat 10 g