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General Mills Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal - Large Size
Cereal & Breakfast
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General Mills Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal - Large Size

Reese's Puffs
16.70 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
89
Ingredients

What You Should Know

General Mills Reese's Puffs Large Size (16.7 oz) is a loud, co‑branded breakfast cereal that sits squarely in the sweetened cereal aisle of a typical American supermarket — think bright cardboard boxes stacked beside Cocoa Puffs, Fruit Loops, and other kid‑targeted brands, sometimes featured on endcaps during promotions. The box’s orange and brown palette and Reese’s logo cue a peanut‑butter‑and‑chocolate promise; the product leans into snackable indulgence more than nutrition. Shoppers grab it for quick weekday breakfasts, back‑to‑school runs, weekend cereal bowls, or as a handful‑by‑hand road‑trip snack. The brand positioning blends childhood nostalgia with mass‑market fun: marketed to families and teens who crave candy‑like flavors at breakfast, it also appeals to adults chasing comfort treats. Labels use health halo cues — “made with whole grain” and added vitamins and minerals — while small‑print ingredients reveal sugars, corn syrup, emulsifiers, colors, and flavorings; there’s no organic certification and flavors are listed as “natural and artificial.” Sensory notes: small crunchy corn puffs with a gritty sugar coating and a peanut‑butter/cocoa swirl, a slightly oily mouthfeel from added oils, and a loud sweet aroma when the box is opened. Packaging is a big, resealable cardboard box (inner bag) designed for pantry display and quick pouring; rituals include a milk bowl at the table, an on‑the‑go handful, or using the cereal crushed into dessert bars. Processing context: this is a highly processed, industrially formulated cereal with multiple added sugars, flavor systems, and functional additives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 12
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein3g
* 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, Corn,, Sugar,, Reese's, Peanut, Butter, (Peanuts,, Sugar,, Monoglycerides,, Peanut, Oil,, Salt,, Molasses,, Corn, Starch),, Dextrose,, Corn, Meal,, Corn, Syrup,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Salt,, Hershey's, Cocoa,, Caramel, Color,, Trisodium, Phosphate,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Preserve, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, 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..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Trisodium Phosphate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, dextrose, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, caramel color) and is an industrial formulation with added vitamins — consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about General Mills Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal - Large Size

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! If you're looking for a quick breakfast option that’s tasty and energizing, Reese's Puffs can fit the bill. However, with 12 grams of added sugars per serving and a good amount of processed ingredients, it might not be the first choice for those aiming for a super clean diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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