Calories in Cocoa Puffs

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (27.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 99.9
  • Total Fat 1.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 150.1 mg
  • Potassium 69.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 11.0 g
  • Protein 1.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 500.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 1.5 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.5 mg
  • Vitamin C 6.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 40.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 99.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.5 mg
  • Magnesium 15.9 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 5.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 59.9 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.4 mg
  • Thiamin 0.3 mg
  • Zinc 3.8 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Cocoa Puffs contains 99.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (27.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 23.0g per serving (84% of calories), of which 11.0g are sugars. It contains 4.5mg of iron (25% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Corn Meal, Canola And/or Rice Bran Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Color Added, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Fructose, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Corn Starch, Trisodium Phosphate. Bht Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc and Iron (mineral Nutrients), Vitamin C (sodium Ascorbate), a B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin a (palmitate), a B Vitamin (folic Acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Bht

Artificial Colours: Color Added

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Cocoa Puffs contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories99.9 kcal5%
Total Fat1.5 g2%
Sodium150.1 mg7%
Total Carbohydrate23.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein1.0 g2%
Vitamin C6.0 mg7%
Vitamin D40.0 IU5%
Calcium99.9 mg8%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium69.9 mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Cocoa Puffs accounts for 5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 84% of the calories.

Carbs 84%
Fat 12.3% Carbs 84% Protein 3.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 99.9 calories in Cocoa Puffs? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 7.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 17.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 10.9 min
HIIT 9.3 min
Gardening 21.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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