Cocoa Puffs - Cocoa Puffs Frosted Puffs Reduced Sugar has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 80.84g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 3.23 gms of protein, it is average 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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 25.87 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 60, for Cocoa Puffs - Cocoa Puffs Frosted Puffs Reduced Sugar, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 3% | |
Calories from Fat | 11% | |
Calories from Carbs | 85% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin C | 19.4 mg | 32.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 1.2 mg | 80.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 1.4 mg | 80.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 16.2 mg | 80.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folic Acid | 646.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 3.2 mcg | 53.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 323.3 mg | 32.3% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 25.9 mg | 143.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 25.9 mg | 6.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 64.7 mg | 6.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 226.3 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 711.4 mg | 29.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 9.7 mg | 64.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 80.8 g | 26.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 9.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 3.2 g | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.9 g | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg 9.2%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 1 g 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 10% Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 85.4 g | Fat 5.6 g
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