Cereal, Cocoa puffs
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 215% of daily vitamin B-12, 126% of daily zinc and 114% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-12 5.6 mcg
- Zinc 13.9 mg
- Riboflavin 1.6 mg
- Folate (DFE) 616 mcg
- Vitamin B-6 1.85 mg
- Iron 16.7 mg
- Calcium 370 mg
- Vitamin C 22.2 mg
- Vitamin D 148 IU
- Potassium 272 mg
- Protein 5.6 g
- Choline 12.2 mg
- DHA 0 g
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 370 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 12.2 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 616 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 1.6 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.6 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.85 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22.2 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 148 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 13.9 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
LimitCocoa Puffs cereal is safe to eat in moderation while pregnant, though intake should be limited. It offers fortified zinc, vitamin B12, and riboflavin, but the chocolate corn puffs deliver substantial simple sugars with minimal fiber. The USDA Dietary Guidelines suggest limiting sweetened cereals to avoid excessive gestational weight gain and insulin resistance. Eat a measured single cup portion and pair it with a glass of pasteurized milk.
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines · NHS
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Cereal, Cocoa puffs provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.