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Honey Nut Cheerios, 15.4 OZ
pantry-essentials/cereal
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Honey Nut Cheerios, 15.4 OZ

GENERAL MILLS
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll spot this box in the supermarket cereal aisle or a kid’s pantry — a sweet, honey-flavored oat cereal positioned as a quick breakfast staple. The vibe is nostalgic and convenient, evoking childhood mornings while also serving as an easy on-the-go option. Indicators of UPF include refined, industrially processed cereal pieces with added sugars and flavor coatings plus extensive vitamin/mineral fortification, which produce a uniform crunchy texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
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

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..

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?

Contains added sugars (12 g per serving), flavoring/coating and extensive vitamin/mineral fortification; product characteristics (refined grains, industrial texture from processing) are consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Honey Nut Cheerios, 15.4 OZ

Honey Nut Cheerios can be a part of a balanced diet, especially when you consider its whole grain oats and added vitamins. It’s relatively low in calories at 140 per cup and offers some fiber, but like any cereal, it’s best enjoyed in moderation alongside a variety of other foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$6.29
per package