Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate
Opens Amazon.com · We may earn a commission
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate by Post scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate by Post provides 400 calories, 5.0g protein, 5.0g fat, and 85.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain 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 (30.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate by Post sits near the middle of the cereals category with 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 5.0g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 30.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.5g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
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 30.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate 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
Corn, Sugar, Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Whole Grain Wheat, Rice, Canola and/or Soybean Oil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), Corn Syrup, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Salt, Molasses, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Barley Malt Extract, Honey, 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