Reduced Sugar Cup Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Reduced Sugar Cup Cereal by Cocoa Puffs scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Reduced Sugar Cup Cereal by Cocoa Puffs provides 393 calories, 5.4g protein, 5.4g fat, and 83.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 5.4g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (26.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Reduced Sugar Cup Cereal by Cocoa Puffs sits near the middle of the cereals category with 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.4g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 26.8g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.4g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 411mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 26.8g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Reduced Sugar Cup Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Rice Flour, Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Color (caramel color, annatto extract), Canola oil, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.