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Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4

Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups

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

What You Should Know

Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups are single-serve, 1-ounce plastic cups of chocolatey puffed cereal marketed under the Oreo and Post umbrellas. You'll typically find them in the breakfast aisle on endcaps near other single-serve cereal cups and breakfast-on-the-go items (instant oatmeal cups, cereal bars), and sometimes displayed near kids' cereals or lunchbox snacks. They fit quick shopping trips for busy mornings, back-to-school runs, road trips or as an afternoon treat — anywhere a portable, ready-to-eat sweet breakfast or snack is convenient. The brand positioning leans heavily on nostalgia and family-friendly indulgence: OREO brings cookie recognition and a playful, kid-targeted marketing angle, while Post positions the cup as an on-the-go breakfast solution for parents and snackers. Packaging is colorful and kid-oriented, with cookie imagery and promises of “chocolatey” taste; label copy highlights whole-grain ingredients, added vitamins and minerals, and “natural flavor,” creating health halos despite the added sugars and flavors; there is no organic certification. In plain terms, the product is an industrially produced, shelf-stable cereal cup made from puffed grains, sweeteners, oils, flavorings and added micronutrients. Sensory details: expect light, crunchy chocolate puffs with occasional soft, sweet marshmallow bits, a sweet cocoa aroma and quick-melting textures in milk; the ritual is peel-the-foil, pour or eat straight from the cup — ideal for handheld snacking. Nutrition notes on-pack advertise about 260 calories per cup with roughly 12 g sugar and 220 mg sodium, reinforcing its role as an occasional treat more than a nutrient-dense breakfast.

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 Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • 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 industrially processed ingredients (refined grains, added sugars, corn syrup, oils), flavorings, color and fortifying nutrients typical of ultra-processed foods, which aligns with NOVA Group 4.

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Common Questions about Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups

The healthiness of Post Oreo Puffs really depends on your definition of healthy! With 260 calories and 12 grams of sugar per serving, it's more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a quick, fun breakfast or snack, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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