Is Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate 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 (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch), 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 Puffs Dark Chocolate 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, HERSHEY'S Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Salt, HERSHEY'S Cocoa, Caramel Color, Trisodium Phosphate, and 14 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch) (worth noting): Contains added sugar and monoglycerides; peanuts may pose allergy risks. Dextrose (worth noting): Excessive consumption 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 trace levels of 4-MEI, a potential carcinogen.

Food & BeveragesStaplesUnited States

Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate Breakfast Cereal

Name: Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate Breakfast Cereal
Brand: Reese's
SKU: 00016000234857

Reese's

Listed as: Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate Breakfast Cereal

Send on WhatsApp

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 such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: High sugar intake is a common dietary concern.
Depends on amount
REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch)Worth noting
Contains added sugar and monoglycerides; peanuts may pose allergy risks.
Worth knowing: Peanut butter is nutrient-dense but can be high in calories and allergens.
Depends on amount · For some groups

6 more flagged ingredients in this product

Install the TrustPick app to view the complete insight on all 8.

Install app to see all 8

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 (Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

Where to buy

Availability and prices are set by the retailer and can change.

Search on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, TrustPick may earn from qualifying purchases. See our affiliate disclosure.

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
8HERSHEY'S Cocoa Processed with Alkali
9Salt
10HERSHEY'S Cocoa
11Caramel Color
12Trisodium Phosphate
13Natural and Artificial Flavor
14Rosemary Extract
15Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate
16Calcium Carbonate
17Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
18Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
19A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
20Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
21Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
22Vitamin A (palmitate)
23Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
24A B Vitamin (folic acid)
25Vitamin B12
26Vitamin 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	2.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	74.4 g	29 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 Puffs Dark Chocolate Breakfast Cereal

Is Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate 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 (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch), 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 Puffs Dark Chocolate 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, HERSHEY'S Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Salt, HERSHEY'S Cocoa, Caramel Color, Trisodium Phosphate, and 14 more.
Does Reese's Puffs Dark Chocolate Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch) (worth noting): Contains added sugar and monoglycerides; peanuts may pose allergy risks. Dextrose (worth noting): Excessive consumption 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 trace levels of 4-MEI, a potential carcinogen.

Other healthy alternatives

Other brands' breakfast cereal with a Health Score of 65 or more.

See all food & beverages