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General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
Cereal & Breakfast
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General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal

Cheerios
18.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll spot an 18.8 oz box of General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios in the cereal aisle, usually shelved with other family-oriented breakfast cereals, near granola bars, kids’ cereals and pancake mixes. The box is brightly printed with a warm golden color, honey imagery and the friendly bee mascot, signaling a sweet, kid-friendly choice. This cereal fits everyday breakfasts, quick on-the-go mornings, school lunchbox fills, and casual snack moments — families grabbing something fast before school or workers looking for a simple bowl between meetings. General Mills positions Honey Nut Cheerios as a nostalgic, accessible American staple: a legacy brand appealing to parents who want something familiar and children who respond to sweetness and character branding. Labeling leans into health halos and convenience: “whole grain oats” is prominent, the facts list added vitamins and minerals, and small-print notes like “natural almond flavor” and preservatives are present; there’s no organic certification. In plain processing context: although based on whole grain oats, the product is made with added sugars, oils, starches and flavorings through industrial manufacturing. Sensory details: the cereal are small toasted oat rings with a crisp, slightly glazed exterior that yields to a softer, chewy texture after milk; a honey and almond-sweet top note and a warm aroma when poured. Packaging is a cardboard box with an inner bag for freshness, meant to be poured into a bowl or eaten by hand as a snack. Rituals include morning bowls with milk and fruit, spoon-fed breakfasts for kids, and busier adults pouring a handful into a travel container for quick bites.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 14
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Oats,, Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Honey,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Salt,, Tripotassium, Phosphate,, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Natural, Almond, Flavor,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Preserve, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Calcium, Carbonate,, Vitamin, C, (Sodium, Ascorbate),, Iron, and, Zinc, (Mineral, Nutrients),, a, B, Vitamin, (Niacinamide),, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B₁, (Thiamin, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, A, (Palmitate),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, a, B, Vitamin, (Folic, Acid),, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although it lists whole grain oats first, the product contains multiple industrial ingredients (added sugars, corn starch, emulsifiers/phosphates, vegetable oils, flavorings) and is fortified with isolated vitamins — hallmarks of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal

Honey Nut Cheerios can be a part of a balanced breakfast, especially if you're looking for something quick and tasty. It has whole grain oats, which provide some fiber, but it's worth noting that it does contain added sugars. So, while it’s not a superfood, it can fit into a healthy diet when enjoyed in moderation.

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