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Post Premier Protein Chocolate Almond
Cereal & Breakfast
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Post Premier Protein Chocolate Almond

Post
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
20g
Protein
5g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Post Premier Protein Chocolate Almond is a 9 oz boxed cereal that sits on the supermarket cereal aisle, usually shelved near adult-oriented or “high-protein” breakfast options and alongside protein bars and ready-to-drink shakes. The packaging leans on fitness and satiety cues — bold protein grams per serving, low sugar messaging, and chocolate-almond imagery — positioning it for busy adults, gym-goers, and anyone chasing a filling morning bowl. It’s pitched as a convenient, performance-minded breakfast: pour flakes into a bowl, add milk or a milk alternative, and you’ve got a 20-gram protein start to the day, or grab a handful as a portable snack. The sensory profile is crisp chocolate-flavored flakes with scattered real sliced almonds for texture contrast; the cocoa aroma is deepened by alkalized cocoa while caramel color and natural flavors boost appearance and taste. The ritual is practical and fast — box on counter, pour, eat in a half-minute — yet the chocolate theme gives a slightly indulgent feel. Label claims create a health halo (high protein, low sugar) and include ingredients like “natural flavor” and stevia leaf extract, but there’s no organic certification; allergen statements (wheat, almonds) are prominent. In plain language, this is a highly processed breakfast product made from protein isolates and concentrated flours with added colors and flavors — engineered for taste, texture, and shelf stability rather than being a minimally processed whole grain cereal. Culturally it fits into the U.S. trend of convenience- and performance-driven packaged breakfasts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein20g
* 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

Wheat, Gluten,, Almonds,, Wheat, Protein, Isolate,, Pea, Protein, Concentrate,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Sugar,, Cocoa, (processed, with, alkali),, Salt,, Caramel, Color,, Natural, Flavor,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract., CONTAINS, WHEAT, AND, ALMONDS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No 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 industrial ingredients (wheat protein isolate, pea protein concentrate), added sugars, caramel color, natural flavors and other additives typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Post Premier Protein Chocolate Almond

Whether it's healthy can depend on your personal dietary goals. With 20 grams of protein per serving, it’s a great option for a protein boost, especially post-workout. However, it does contain added sugars and caramel color, so if you're looking for something entirely clean, it might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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