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Cocoa Puffs — dryB
Cereals · #12 of 25

Cocoa Puffs

dry · Sweetened & Multigrain

60/100B tier
Calories389
Protein5.6g
Fiber5.6g
Sodium361mg
Sugar33.3g

Graded B — 60 out of 100, #12 of 25 cereals. Whole food carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (14/100).

The short version: Chocolate for breakfast, no apologies.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g7%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 361mg16%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g20%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 5.6g11%
Iron 10mg56%
Folate 222mcg56%
Zinc 6.1mg55%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 60

Micronutrients ×20100
Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×2089
Fiber ×3018
Protein ×1514

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cocoa Puffs healthy?

It grades B — 60 out of 100, #12 of 25 cereals in our system. Chocolate for breakfast, no apologies.

How many calories are in Cocoa Puffs?

389 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cocoa Puffs calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.