Reese's Puffs Bunnies Sweet Crunchy Corn Puffs Cereal

by General Mills

A heavily processed children's cereal with sugar as the second ingredient and multiple forms of added sugars totaling over 9g per serving. Despite vitamin fortification, this ultra-processed product promotes blood sugar spikes and provides minimal nutritional value beyond empty calories.

• Whole Grain Corn – beneficial · Provides fiber and some nutrients, though heavily processed into puffs which reduces nutritional value.
• Sugar – dangerous · Second ingredient by weight, contributing to blood sugar spikes and empty calories with no nutritional benefit.
• Peanuts – beneficial · Provides protein, healthy fats, and various nutrients, though processed into sweetened peanut butter.
• Monoglycerides – controversial · Emulsifier that may disrupt gut microbiome, though generally recognized as safe in small amounts.
• Peanut Oil – safe · Relatively stable oil with good omega-6 to omega-3 ratio compared to other seed oils.
• Salt – safe · Essential mineral in moderate amounts, used for flavor enhancement.
• Molasses – safe · Less processed sugar source with trace minerals, but still contributes to total sugar load.
• Corn Starch – safe · Refined carbohydrate used for texture, provides little nutritional value but generally harmless.
• Dextrose – dangerous · Simple sugar that rapidly spikes blood glucose and insulin levels.
• Corn Meal – safe · Processed corn providing carbohydrates and some nutrients, though refined.
• Corn Syrup – dangerous · Highly processed liquid sugar that contributes to metabolic dysfunction and blood sugar spikes.
• Canola Oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that may promote inflammation.
• Hershey's Cocoa – beneficial · Provides antioxidants and flavor, though heavily processed and minimal amounts used.
• Caramel Color – controversial · Artificial colorant that may contain 4-methylimidazole, a potential carcinogen when produced with ammonia.
• Trisodium Phosphate – safe · Food additive used to maintain texture and pH, generally recognized as safe in food applications.
• Natural Flavor – safe · Undefined flavor compounds that are natural in origin but highly processed.
• Mixed Tocopherols – beneficial · Natural vitamin E compounds that act as antioxidant preservatives and provide nutritional benefit.
• Tricalcium Phosphate – beneficial · Calcium supplement that supports bone health.
• Calcium Carbonate – beneficial · Calcium supplement essential for bone and teeth health.
• Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral for oxygen transport and energy metabolism.
• Zinc – beneficial · Essential mineral for immune function and wound healing.
• Sodium Ascorbate – beneficial · Form of vitamin C that supports immune function and acts as antioxidant.
• Niacinamide – beneficial · B-vitamin essential for energy metabolism and cellular function.
• Pyridoxine Hydrochloride – beneficial · Vitamin B6 essential for protein metabolism and brain function.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 essential for energy production and cellular function.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
• Vitamin A Palmitate – beneficial · Essential vitamin for vision, immune function, and cell growth.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · B-vitamin essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.
• Vitamin B12 – beneficial · Essential vitamin for nervous system function and red blood cell formation.
• Vitamin D3 – beneficial · Essential vitamin for calcium absorption and bone health.

Whole grain corn as first ingredient

Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals

Contains some protein from peanut butter

Natural vitamin E preservative

Sugar is second ingredient by weight

Contains 4 different forms of added sugar

Ultra-processed with multiple additives

High glycemic impact causing blood sugar spikes

Heavily marketed to children

Contains controversial caramel coloring

Includes inflammatory seed oils