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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'd spot Honey Nut Cheerios in the breakfast aisle or on a rushed morning's pantry shelf, often chosen for quick weekday bowls or a nostalgic kid-friendly snack. It reads comforting and familiar — sweet, crunchy and convenient — but the fortified vitamin/mineral list, measurable added sugar (12 g) and the manufactured oat pieces reflect intensive industrial processing that creates the airy texture and uniform sweetness.

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?

Added sugars, flavoring and a prominent list of fortified vitamins/minerals combined with industrial processing (extrusion/puffing and other refining) indicate an ultraprocessed product consistent with NOVA group 4.

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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