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Post HBO Almonds Cup
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Post HBO Almonds Cup

Post
2.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
5g
Protein
12g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds in a 2.25 oz single-serve cup is a grab-and-go version of a classic U.S. breakfast cereal. You’ll typically find it in the cereal aisle close to other family-oriented boxed cereals and single-serve convenience cups, and sometimes on endcaps near instant oatmeal, breakfast bars, and snack packs. It fits mornings when you need a quick bowl at home, commuters packing a travel snack, or parents tucking a portion into a lunchbox for back-to-school days. The brand positions itself as an approachable, family-friendly staple — nostalgic for adults who grew up on similar cereals and appealing to busy families seeking something that feels both “wholesome” (whole grain claims, almonds, honey) and convenient (single-serve packaging). The front label emphasizes whole grain content (“19 g whole grains per serving”), added vitamins and minerals, and touches of honey and almonds; it uses health-halo language rather than organic or non-GMO certification, and it includes “natural flavor” wording rather than ingredient transparency. Processing-wise, this product is a manufactured breakfast cereal combining toasted corn flakes and oat clusters with added sugars, oils, and flavorings. Sensory notes: expect crispy corn flakes, crunchy oat granola clusters, thin sliced almonds, and a light honey-coated sheen and sweetness; texture alternates between flake crispness and granola chew. The packaging is a small sealed cup or pouch designed for a spoon-and-eat ritual — pantry bowl, office snack, or travel-friendly breakfast — and is marketed as an easy, familiar way to start the day or tide over between meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate53g19%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
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

DEGERMED, YELLOW, CORN,, WHOLE, GRAIN WHEAT,, SUGAR,, WHOLE, GRAIN, ROLLED, OATS,, ALMONDS,, RICE, CANOLA, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, SALT,, MOLASSES, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT,, CINNAMON,, HONEY,, CARAMEL COLOR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR., VITAMINS, AND, MINERALS:, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (SOURCE, OF, IRON),, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN B3),, ZINC, OXIDE,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, (VITAMIN, B5),, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN, B6),, FOLIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola and/or Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 refined ingredients, added sugars (sugar, corn syrup), industrially processed components (caramel color, natural flavors) and vegetable oils, and is a packaged ready-to-eat cereal product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Post HBO Almonds Cup

The Almonds Cup can be a tasty part of a balanced diet, but whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your personal nutrition goals. It has some whole grains and almonds for a bit of fiber and protein, but it also packs in 12 grams of sugar per serving. So, if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple!

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