Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn
FDC 172973cup (30 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 76 · +15 vs Breakfast cereals medianThis chocolate-flavored puffed corn cereal is fortified heavily enough to outscore most of its category: at 405 calories per 100 grams it still reaches a Nutrient Density Score of 76 of 100, a Strong band and rank 7 of 30 breakfast cereals. Fortification drives the numbers, with vitamin A at 147% of the Daily Value, iron at 88%, and vitamin C at 59%, all excellent, plus a modest 14% for fiber.
It is eaten straight from the bowl with milk, the way any children's cereal is served, with a cup (about 30 grams) a typical portion. The honest caveat is that fortification does not offset the formulation: it runs high in sodium at 534 mg per 100 g and high in sugars at 43.7 g per 100 g, so the vitamin numbers arrive attached to a fairly sweet, salty base.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 87 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Sugars | 44 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 16 mg | 88% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 1320 µg | 147% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 13 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 396 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172973Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the breakfast cereals median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
This is a puffed corn cereal coated in a chocolate-flavored frosting, the kind poured cold with milk for breakfast or eaten dry as a snack. The puffing process gives the corn pieces a light, airy crunch that softens quickly once milk is added, and the frosting coating is what supplies most of its sweetness and flavor. Beyond the cereal bowl, this style of cereal is a common mix-in for no-bake dessert bars, trail mix, or a crunchy topping over ice cream and yogurt parfaits.
Store the box in a cool, dry pantry with the inner bag sealed or clipped shut to keep the pieces from going stale or soft. A 30g cup serving runs 405 calories per 100g basis with 43.7g of sugar and 87.2g of carbohydrate, reflecting the frosting coating, so it's a food best portioned to the labeled cup measure rather than poured freely. It is fortified to deliver 147% of the Daily Value for vitamin A, 88% for iron, and 59% for vitamin C, along with 14% for fiber, which is typical of ready-to-eat cereals that add vitamins and minerals during processing rather than relying on the corn itself.
Frequently asked questions about cereals ready-to-eat
How many calories are in this chocolate frosted cereal?
A 30 gram cup serving has 405 calories on a per-100g basis, along with 43.7g of sugar.
Is this cereal a good source of vitamin A and iron?
Yes, it's fortified to provide 147% of the Daily Value for vitamin A and 88% for iron per 100g, which comes from added vitamins and minerals rather than the corn itself.
How is this type of cereal typically eaten?
It's usually eaten cold with milk as a breakfast cereal, though the puffed pieces are also used dry as a snack or in no-bake dessert bars.