COCOA PUFFS CEREAL — Profile C | Nutrition facts · GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. | BetterBite
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
C
ProfileModerate
Cocoa Puffs Cereal
General Grocery USVerified
Label Serving
32 g
Barcode
00016000503618
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (32 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy & macronutrients
Total Fat1.5gLow2%
Saturated Fat0gLow0%
Trans Fat0gLow0%
Cholesterol0mgLow0%
Carbohydrates27g10%
Total Sugars11gHigh22%
Dietary Fiber1.98g7%
Protein2g4%
Sodium110mgLow5%
Minerals
Potassium100mg2%
Calcium100mg8%
Iron4.5mgGood source25%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
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Ingredients — as printed on the label
WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, CORN MEAL, CORN SYRUP, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CANOLA OIL, FRUCTOSE, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, REFINER'S SYRUP, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, 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.
Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing.
2
Sugar
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
3
Whole Grain Corn
Under Review
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4
Corn Syrup
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
5
Cocoa Processed With Alkali
INS 501(I)
No Notables
Flavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections.
6
Canola Oil
Low
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
7
Fructose
Moderate
Sweetener and humectant
8
Salt
Moderate
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
9
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergen
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
10
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No Notables
Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
11
Refiner'S Syrup
Under Review
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12
Natural Flavor.Vitamins And Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate
Under Review
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13
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No Notables
Nutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
14
Zinc And Iron
Under Review
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15
Ascorbic Acid
E300
No Notables
Antioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner
16
Vitamin B2
E150
LowAllergen
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
17
Vitamin A
Under Review
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Vitamin B1
E150
LowAllergen
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
19
Vitamin B12
E150
LowAllergen
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
20
Vitamin D3
No Notables
Nutrient fortification and dietary supplementation
21
A B VITAMIN
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A B VITAMIN
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Ingredient
Concern
Function
Notes
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Corn Meal
✓No Notable Concerns
Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing.
Corn is a globally consumed cereal grain with a well-established safety profile and standard nutritional attributes.
2
Sugar
⚠Moderate Concern
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines.
3
Whole Grain Corn
?Under Review
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4
Corn Syrup
⚠Moderate Concern
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates.
5
Cocoa Processed With Alkali
INS 501(I)
✓No Notable Concerns
Flavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections.
Cocoa processed with alkali is widely recognized as safe for general consumption, with processing primarily altering flavor and acidity rather than safety profile.
6
Canola Oil
✓Low Concern
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake.
7
Fructose
⚠Moderate Concern
Sweetener and humectant
Fructose is a naturally occurring and permitted sweetener, though consumption patterns high in free sugars warrant moderation in line with dietary guidelines.
8
Salt
⚠Moderate Concern
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines.
9
Riboflavin
E150
Allergen
✓Low Concern
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
10
Baking Soda
INS 500II
✓No Notable Concerns
Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications.
11
Refiner'S Syrup
?Under Review
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AI summary pending...
12
Natural Flavor.Vitamins And Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate
?Under Review
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AI summary pending...
13
Calcium Carbonate
E170
✓No Notable Concerns
Nutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Calcium carbonate is a widely utilized mineral additive and nutrient source with a well-established safety profile under standard dietary consumption levels.
14
Zinc And Iron
?Under Review
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AI summary pending...
15
Ascorbic Acid
E300
✓No Notable Concerns
Antioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner
Ascorbic acid is a widely recognized essential nutrient and antioxidant with an established safety profile for general consumption.
16
Vitamin B2
E150
Allergen
✓Low Concern
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
17
Vitamin A
?Under Review
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Vitamin B1
E150
Allergen
✓Low Concern
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
19
Vitamin B12
E150
Allergen
✓Low Concern
Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity.
20
Vitamin D3
✓No Notable Concerns
Nutrient fortification and dietary supplementation
Vitamin D3 is a regulated nutrient used for fortification with well-established intake parameters and a high safety profile within recommended consumption limits.
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A B VITAMIN
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A B VITAMIN
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