Honey nut chex
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Honey nut chex by General Mills scores 9/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Honey nut chex by General Mills provides 395 calories, 4.7g protein, 2.3g fat, and 88.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (27.9g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Honey nut chex by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 395 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 4.7g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 395 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 4.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 27.9g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 3.4g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 628mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 27.9g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 628mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1256mg — roughly 55% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Honey nut chex doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
whole grain corn, corn meal, sugar, corn starch, honey, salt, molasses, canola oil, baking soda, natural flavor, natural almond flavor. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b, (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3. contains almond ingredients