Is Reese's Puffs 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, Dextrose, Corn Syrup, Salt and 3 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.

How is Reese's Puffs Cereal different from Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal?

Compared with Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal, it also lists HERSHEY'S Cocoa Processed with Alkali and doesn't list HERSHEY'S Cocoa. Both come from the products' own labels.

What are the ingredients in Reese's Puffs Cereal?

24 ingredients, starting with Whole Grain Corn, Sugar and REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch) (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Dextrose (worth noting): High intake of simple sugars like dextrose may lead to health concerns such as weight gain. Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption of corn syrup may contribute to metabolic health issues. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color are debated due to potential contaminants like 4-MEI. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as an additive but regulated due to its chemical nature.

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Reese's Puffs Cereal

Name: Reese's Puffs Cereal
Brand: Reese's
SKU: 10016000132556

Reese's

Listed as: Reese's Puffs Cereal Bulk Bag 4/35 OZ

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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

7 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 7 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Commonly limited in diets for health reasons.
Depends on amount
DextroseWorth noting
High intake of simple sugars like dextrose may lead to health concerns such as weight gain.
Worth knowing: Often used as a sweetener in processed foods.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

#49 of 215 breakfast cereal we list in United States.

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

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Product facts

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

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

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

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (39 g)
Energy	410 kcal	159.9 kcal
FatHigher than 92% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	11.5 g	4.5 g
of which saturatedHigher than 64% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	1.3 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	76.9 g	30 g
of which sugarsAbout average for breakfast cereal we list in United States	30.8 g	12 g
of which added sugars	30.8 g	12 g
FibreAbout average for breakfast cereal we list in United States	5.1 g	2 g
ProteinHigher than 59% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	7.7 g	3 g
SodiumHigher than 62% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	564 mg	220 mg

How it differs from Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal

Compared with Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal, Reese's Puffs Cereal:

also lists HERSHEY'S Cocoa Processed with Alkali
doesn't list HERSHEY'S Cocoa

From the two products' labels.

Who should check this first

High in sugars: 30.8 g per 100 g, above the 22.5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re managing your blood sugar or cutting down on sugar.
Close to high in salt (sodium): 564 of 600 mg per 100 g. People with a low salt goal get a heads-up in the app.
Contains milk or a milk ingredient: not vegan, and an allergen for some.
Contains peanuts.

The TrustPick app runs these checks against your own diet, goals and family. See Made for You

Questions about Reese's Puffs Cereal

Is Reese's Puffs 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, Dextrose, Corn Syrup, Salt and 3 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.
How is Reese's Puffs Cereal different from Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal?: Compared with Reese's Puffs Breakfast Cereal, it also lists HERSHEY'S Cocoa Processed with Alkali and doesn't list HERSHEY'S Cocoa. Both come from the products' own labels.
What are the ingredients in Reese's Puffs Cereal?: 24 ingredients, starting with Whole Grain Corn, Sugar and REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch) (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.
Does Reese's Puffs Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Dextrose (worth noting): High intake of simple sugars like dextrose may lead to health concerns such as weight gain. Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption of corn syrup may contribute to metabolic health issues. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color are debated due to potential contaminants like 4-MEI. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as an additive but regulated due to its chemical nature.

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