Calories in Cocoa Puffs Cereal

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup with 1/2 cup skim milk (159.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 616.9
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 574.0 mg
  • Potassium 442.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 136.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber 9.5 g
  • Sugars 52.5 g
  • Protein 9.5 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 574.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 15.9 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 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

At 616.9 calories per serving (1 cup with 1/2 cup skim milk (159.0g)), Cocoa Puffs Cereal is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 136.7g per serving (83.3% of calories), with a good 9.5g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 9.5g per serving (34% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sugar

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, Rice Flour, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Canola And/or Sunflower Oil, Salt, Color (caramel Color and Annatto Extract), Baking Soda, Natural Flavor.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 B1 (thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin a (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), a B Vitamin (folic Acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Colours: Caramel Color

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories616.9 kcal30.8%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Sodium574.0 mg25%
Total Carbohydrate136.7 g50%
Dietary Fiber9.5 g34% ✅
Protein9.5 g19%
Calcium574.0 mg44%
Iron15.9 mg88%
Potassium442.0 mg9%

* 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 Cereal accounts for 30.8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 83.3% of the calories.

Carbs 83.3%
Fat 10.9% Carbs 83.3% Protein 5.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 616.9 calories in Cocoa Puffs Cereal? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 46.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 106.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 67.5 min
HIIT 57.1 min
Elliptical (Moderate Intensity) 88.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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