Is Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (30.8 g) and sodium (564 mg). Sugar, REESE'S Peanut Butter, Dextrose, Corn Syrup and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): 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, and 12 more.

Does Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. REESE'S Peanut Butter (worth noting): Contains added sugar and monoglycerides; peanuts can be allergenic. Dextrose (worth noting): High intake of simple sugars like dextrose can contribute to metabolic issues. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High intake of corn syrup is associated with metabolic health concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain potentially harmful byproducts.

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Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal

Name: Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal
Brand: Reese's
SKU: 00016000197466

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Listed as: Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

8 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 8 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Commonly limited in diets for health reasons.
Depends on amount
REESE'S Peanut ButterWorth noting
Contains added sugar and monoglycerides; peanuts can be allergenic.
Worth knowing: Peanuts are a common allergen, and added sugars are often limited in diets.
Depends on amount · For some groups

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Serving size: 39 g (1 cup)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Whole Grain Corn
2Sugar
3REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch)
4Dextrose
5Corn Meal
6Corn Syrup
7Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
8Salt
9HERSHEY'S Cocoa
10Caramel Color
11Trisodium Phosphate
12Natural and Artificial Flavor
13Rosemary Extract. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate
14Calcium Carbonate
15Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
16Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
17A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
18Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
19Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
20Vitamin A (palmitate)
21Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
22A B Vitamin (folic acid)
23Vitamin B12
24Vitamin D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (39 g)
Energy	410 kcal	159.9 kcal
Fat	11.5 g	4.5 g
of which saturated	1.3 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	76.9 g	30 g
of which sugars	30.8 g	12 g
of which added sugars	30.8 g	12 g
Fibre	5.1 g	2 g
Protein	7.7 g	3 g
Sodium	564 mg	220 mg

Questions about Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal

Is Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (30.8 g) and sodium (564 mg). Sugar, REESE'S Peanut Butter, Dextrose, Corn Syrup and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): 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, and 12 more.
Does Reese's Mini Puffs Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. REESE'S Peanut Butter (worth noting): Contains added sugar and monoglycerides; peanuts can be allergenic. Dextrose (worth noting): High intake of simple sugars like dextrose can contribute to metabolic issues. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High intake of corn syrup is associated with metabolic health concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain potentially harmful byproducts.

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