Sweetened Naturally & Artificially Flavored Rice Cereal with Real Cocoa
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Sweetened Naturally & Artificially Flavored Rice Cereal with Real Cocoa by Cocoa Pebbles scores 5/10 for Muscle Building based on balanced nutritional profile.
Sweetened Naturally & Artificially Flavored Rice Cereal with Real Cocoa by Cocoa Pebbles provides 491 calories, 14.7g protein, 9.4g fat, and 86.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.0g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 14.7g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (46.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 491 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Sweetened Naturally & Artificially Flavored Rice Cereal with Real Cocoa by Cocoa Pebbles sits near the middle of the cereals category with 491 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Sugar is a concern at 46.4g per 100g (124% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 491 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 14.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 46.4g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 1.1g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 6.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 669mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 46.4g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 6.7g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 669mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1337mg — roughly 58% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Sweetened Naturally & Artificially Flavored Rice Cereal with Real Cocoa doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
rice, sugar, canola and/or soybean oil, cocoa (processed with alkali), salt, contains 1% or less of: caramel color, natural and artificial flavor, bht added to preserve freshness, vitamins and minerals: niacinamide (vitamin b3), reduced iron, zinc oxide, vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid, vitamin d3, vitamin b12,