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Popular kids' breakfast cereal, fortified with iron and B vitamins, chocolate flavor
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Nesquik Cocoa Cereal (30 g) has 114 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 24 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 6 µg of Biotin covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal is a packaged breakfast cereal made from small, puffed corn pieces flavoured with cocoa. It is marketed especially for children, and the cereal is fortified with iron and B vitamins.
The pieces are crisp and lightly airy, with a sweet chocolate flavour that softens as they sit in milk. In many households, it is served with cold milk for a quick breakfast; fruit can add freshness and make the bowl more filling. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre and a modest amount of protein. For a more balanced breakfast, pair a measured portion with fruit and plain yoghurt, or add the milk just before eating to keep it crunchy.
Selected: 100 g
380
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
80g
· 29% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 8% · Fat 8%
Vitamins
Biotin
20µg · 67% DV
B12
1.5µg · 63% DV
B2
0.8mg · 62% DV
B1
0.7mg · 58% DV
Minerals
Iron
12mg · 67% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Zinc
4mg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
250mg · 36% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 380 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 55:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (55:1).
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal is not a particularly nutritious breakfast on its own: it is an ultra-processed, sweetened cereal. Its added iron and B vitamins are useful, but they do not make it equivalent to a less processed breakfast with fruit, oats, or eggs.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal is made from cereal ingredients with cocoa and sweeteners, but the exact grains and recipe vary by country. Check the ingredient list on your box, especially if you need to identify a particular grain or avoid an ingredient.
Children can have Nesquik Cocoa Cereal as one breakfast option, but having it every day can crowd out more varied foods. Serve it with milk and fruit, and rotate it with breakfasts such as eggs, oatmeal, or plain yogurt.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal contains sugar, which contributes to its sweet chocolate-like taste. The amount can differ between markets and recipes, so use the nutrition label on your specific box rather than assuming every version has the same sugar content.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal is commonly eaten with cold milk, but it can also be eaten dry as a crunchy snack. Add the cereal just before serving if you want it to stay crisp in milk.
Keep Nesquik Cocoa Cereal in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard after opening. Moisture makes the pieces lose their crunch, so avoid storing the box near a kettle, sink, or other source of steam.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal may contain small amounts of naturally occurring caffeine from cocoa, but it is not a caffeinated drink or a meaningful caffeine source for most people. Its cocoa flavor does not mean it contains coffee or added caffeine.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal gets its chocolate flavor primarily from cocoa ingredients; that does not necessarily mean it contains a solid chocolate coating or pieces of chocolate. The ingredient list on the package identifies the cocoa and other flavoring ingredients used.
Yes, Nesquik Cocoa Cereal can be eaten with yogurt instead of milk. Plain yogurt balances the cereal’s sweetness, while adding the cereal immediately before eating helps preserve some of its crunch.
Nesquik Cocoa Cereal may not keep you full for long when eaten by itself, since it is a sweet, low-fat cereal. Pairing it with milk or yogurt and a piece of fruit makes breakfast more substantial than a bowl of cereal alone.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.