Cocoa Puffs
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals General Mills
Cocoa Puffs contains 389 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 36 g (36 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 83% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 56% of the Daily Value for iron and 56% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 389 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 361 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 86.1 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber L | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Total sugars L | 33.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 33.3 g | 67% |
| Protein L | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A L | 250 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin C L | 25 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D L | 11 µg | 55% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4.4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.94 mg | 56% |
| Folate (B9) L | 222 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Calcium L | 361 mg | 28% |
| Iron L | 10 mg | 56% |
| Potassium L | 278 mg | 6% |
| Zinc L | 6.1 mg | 56% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.6 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber5.6 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars33.3 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 18 g)
- Fat5.6 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 2 g)
- Sodium361 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 148 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.4 g |
Other components (1)
| Folic acid L | 125 µg |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 389 kcal | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 86.1 g | 86.1 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Sugars | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Sodium | 361 mg | 361 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- General Mills
- Barcode
- 0016000224742
- Label serving
- 1 cup (36 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Rice Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Color (caramel color and annatto extract), Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract., Vitamins and Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B, (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SugarRiceSunflower oilSalt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cocoa Puffs?
100 g of Cocoa Puffs has 389 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 36 g (36 g): about 140 kcal.
How much protein is in Cocoa Puffs?
Cocoa Puffs contains 5.6 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 cup, 36 g (36 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Cocoa Puffs?
Cocoa Puffs has 86.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.6 g of fiber and 33.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cocoa Puffs?
Cocoa Puffs contains 5.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cocoa Puffs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (83% DV), iron (56% DV), zinc (56% DV), Vitamin B6 (56% DV) and Folate (B9) (56% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cocoa Puffs?
100 g contains 361 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 4, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2776983. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 31, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0016000224742. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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