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Post Great Grains Cereal Cranberry Almond Crunch
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Post Great Grains Cereal Cranberry Almond Crunch

Post
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
5g
Protein
12g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Post Great Grains Cranberry Almond Crunch is the kind of boxed cereal you’ll spot on the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved near other granola-style cereals, mueslis, and family breakfast brands (often next to other Post varieties and premium granolas). Shoppers reach for it during quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school shopping, weekend brunch runs, or when they want an easy ingredient for no-bake bars and yogurt toppers. The brand positions itself as a wholesome, grain-forward option—marketed to health-minded parents and adults who want the feel of “real” ingredients (whole grains, almonds, dried cranberries) without giving up convenience. Its front-of-box language leans on health halos: “38 grams whole grain per serving,” “good source of fiber,” “12 essential vitamins and minerals,” and a heart-healthy claim, plus “real dried cranberries” and “natural flavor” to imply simplicity. At the same time there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes additives like BHT and added syrups and sugars. In plain terms, this is a packaged, highly processed breakfast cereal made by combining whole grains, sweeteners, oils, and flavoring agents. Sensory qualities are crunchy granola clusters and thin crispy flakes, studded with chewy, sweet-tart dried cranberries and crunchy almond pieces; the box (14 oz) contains an inner plastic bag and is typically poured into a bowl with milk or spooned over yogurt. The eating ritual is fast and familiar: morning bowl, quick snack from the box, or a crunchy mix-in for baking, offering a blend of nutty, toasty, and sweet-tart flavors that fits squarely into American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein5g
* 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, Wheat,, Cane, Sugar,, Dried, Cranberries, (cranberries,, sugar,, glycerin,, sunflower, oil),, Whole, Grain, Rolled, Oats,, Almonds,, Rice,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Salt,, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Rice, Syrup,, Molasses,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor., BHT, added, to, preserve, freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • BHT - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (rice syrup, added sugars, natural flavor, BHT, glycerin) and is a formulated, packaged cereal product, so it fits the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Post Great Grains Cereal Cranberry Almond Crunch

That's a great question! This cereal has some redeeming qualities, like being high in fiber with 4g per serving, which can help with digestion. However, it does have added sugars (12g), so while it can be part of a balanced breakfast, you might want to pair it with something like yogurt or fruit for a more rounded meal.

Perfect For

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