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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)"
| Food Name: Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs) | |
| Food Group: Breakfast Cereals | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 383 | Total Fat (g): 5 |
| Protein (g): 6 | Carbohydrates (g): 84 |
| Sugars (g): 37 | Fiber (g): 6 |
| Net Carbs (g): 78 | Water (g): 2 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 1 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1700 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2100 | Omega-3 (mg): 319 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 1781 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 527 | Vitamin C (mg): 22 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 4 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 2 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 2 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 19 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 370 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 351 | Food Folate (mcg): 19 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 616 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 370 | Iron (mg): 17 |
| Magnesium (mg): 59 | Phosphorus (mg): 222 |
| Potassium (mg): 272 | Sodium (mg): 564 |
| Zinc (mg): 14 | Selenium (mcg): 7 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 12 | Retinol (mcg): 521 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 52 | Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 34 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 735 | PRAL Score: -1 |
| Caffeine (mg): 6 | Theobromine (mg): 53 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)'?
100 grams of 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 6g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 84g (around 31% of daily requirement),
Fat – 5g (around 6% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' provides around 383 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 19% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 6g protein, 84g carbs, and 5g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 370 mg (28% DV),
Iron (mg): 17 mg (94% DV),
Zinc (mg): 14 mg (127% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 222 mg (18% DV),
Sodium (mg): 564 mg (25% DV).
'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 272 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 59 mg (14% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 7 mcg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs) in significant amounts?
'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 527 mcg (59% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 2 mg (154% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 19 mg (119% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 2 mg (154% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 370 mcg (93% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 351 mcg (88% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 616 mcg (154% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 6 mcg (250% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 22 mg (24% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 4 mcg (20% DV).
'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 19 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cereal (General Mills Cocoa Puffs)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 564 mg (25% of max recommended),
Iron (mg): 17 mg (38% of max recommended),
Zinc (mg): 14 mg (35% of max recommended).