Cocoa Puffs & Marshmallows Crl
Processing Score
8.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000144538
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size27 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 95mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 40mcg
200%
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
Potassium 80mg
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
23 listed · 7 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, MARSHMALLOWS (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GELATIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CORN MEAL, CORN SYRUP, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CANOLA OIL, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, FRUCTOSE, REFINER'S SYRUP, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZINC AND IRON (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cocoa Puffs & Marshmallows Crl scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cocoa Puffs & Marshmallows Crl's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Marshmallows (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Modified Corn Starch, Gelatin, Natural Flavor), Fructose, Refiner'S Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Flavor.Vitamins And Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc And Iron (Mineral Nutrients).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Lucky Charms vs Cocoa Puffs comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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