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Post HBO Honey Roasted
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Post HBO Honey Roasted

Post
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
9g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Post Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted (12 oz) sits on the supermarket cereal aisle in a brightly colored cardboard box, shelved alongside other mainstream ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, granolas and family-oriented brands. You’ll often find it near other Post products and honey- or oat-flavored options, above children’s cereals and next to value packs and single-serve bowls. It’s a grab-and-go product for weekday mornings, back-to-school shopping, quick weekend brunches and road-trip snack stashes. The brand positions itself as a familiar, family-friendly staple — marketed to parents who want a crunchy, slightly sweet cereal that feels wholesome but is convenient. Packaging leans into health halos and comfort cues: claims like “14 grams of whole grains per serving” and “10 essential vitamins and minerals” are prominent, and honey imagery evokes naturalness, even though the ingredient list includes added sugars, syrups, oils, flavors, colorings and a preservative (BHT); there is no organic certification. In plain terms, this is an industrially processed packaged breakfast cereal made from grain flakes and oat clusters with added sweeteners and flavorings. Sensory life: the box promises a contrast of textures — thin, crispy corn flakes and dense, crunchy oat granola clusters with a honey-roasted glaze that yields a toasty-sweet aroma when the box is opened. Typical rituals include pouring a bowl with cold milk for a quick breakfast, sprinkling clusters over yogurt, or packing a small bag as a dry snack. The product’s visual and flavor cues trade on nostalgia and convenience while signaling modest nutritional boosts through fortification and whole-grain messaging.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

Corn,, Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Sugar,, Whole, Grain, Rolled, Oats,, Rice,, Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Molasses,, Honey,, Caramel, Color,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Annatto, Extract, (color),, BHT, added, to, preserve, freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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?

This is an ultra-processed product: multiple industrial ingredients (added sugars, corn syrup, refined oils), flavorings, colorings and a synthetic preservative (BHT) indicate formulation and processing typical of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Post HBO Honey Roasted

The term 'healthy' can be subjective, but HBO Honey Roasted offers a moderate amount of calories per serving, with some whole grains and a bit of fiber. However, it does have added sugars and preservatives, so while it can fit into a balanced diet, it might not be the best choice if you're watching your sugar intake or seeking nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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