Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, MOTHER'S COCOA BUMPERS
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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Mother's Cocoa Bumpers are a nostalgic, crunchy, puffed-corn cereal shaped like small, rounded pillows, delivering a light, airy texture with a mild cocoa flavor. This ready-to-eat cereal is a sweet, chocolatey breakfast staple, primarily composed of carbohydrates with a notable sugar content. It offers a quick, energy-dense start to the day, though it lacks significant protein or fat.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 92% carbs · 4% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its nostalgic, sweet chocolate taste and satisfying crunch, often evoking childhood memories of simple, comforting breakfasts. Its versatility makes it a quick snack on its own or a fun topping for yogurt.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (43.12g per 100g) can lead to blood-sugar spikes, and the low protein and fat content mean it's not very filling, which may lead to overeating. To counteract this, pair it with a protein source like Greek yogurt or milk, and practice portion control by sticking to a measured serving.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a mild, appealing chocolate flavor for breakfast.
- Lightweight and crunchy texture is easy to eat.
- Convenient, no-cook, ready-to-eat format.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The cereal's name 'Bumpers' likely refers to its rounded, pillow-like shape, which was designed to be fun and appealing to children in the mid-20th century.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 2.5 g |
| Energy | 382 kcal |
| Energy | 1599 kj |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.6 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 89.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 61.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 166 mg |
| Potassium, K | 226 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 452 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 15.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 15.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 15.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 186 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.31 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.32 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.66 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
What is the main ingredient in Mother's Cocoa Bumpers?
The primary ingredient is corn, which is puffed and shaped into small, rounded pieces.
Is this cereal suitable for a low-sugar diet?
No, it is high in sugar (43.12g per 100g), so it's not recommended for low-sugar diets without careful portion control.
Can I eat this cereal without milk?
Yes, it can be eaten dry as a snack, though it is traditionally served with milk.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.82 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.7 g fiber · 43.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.