Processed Cereal Products

Blood Sugar Impact of Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bar

Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bar
52

Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bar has a BSI score of 51.6, indicating substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 29.4g carbs, 8.6g sugar, 2.9g fiber, 2.7g protein per serving. Expected to cause significant blood sugar spike. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 40.0g serving

Cocoa puffs cereal bar contains 29.4g of carbs, 8.6g of sugar, 2.7g of protein, 3.3g of fat, and 2.9g of fiber per 40.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 29.4g
Sugars 8.6g
Fiber 2.9g
Protein 2.7g
Fat 3.3g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
52

Cocoa puffs cereal bar contains 73.6g of carbs, 21.4g of sugar, and 7.4g of fiber per 40.0 GRMg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 40.0 GRMg

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 105.6mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 29.4g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 11%
Total Sugars 8.6g

* 17.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.7g 5%
Calcium 263.4mg 20%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Potassium 100.6mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, CORN SYRUP, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, FRUCTOSE, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, BROWN RICE FLOUR, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, RICE FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MALTODEXTRIN, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT), SALT, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), COCOA POWDER, IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 5% DV
Niacin (B3) 7% DV
Thiamin (B1) 21% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 10% DV
Vitamin B6 15% DV
Vitamin B12 10% DV
Folate 11% DV

Minerals

Calcium 66% DV
Iron 29% DV
Potassium 7% DV
Zinc 15% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar
SUGAR SYRUP*
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🌾 Complex Carb
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🍚 High GI Carb
SUGAR
🌱 Minimally Processed
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
🌿 Natural
SALT
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bar based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

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Diet Compatibility

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🌾 Complex Carb
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
🌱 Minimally Processed
🌿 Natural
🏭 Processed
🥖 Refined Carb
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2720243

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