Honey comb
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Honey comb by Post scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Honey comb by Post provides 400 calories, 5.0g protein, 2.5g fat, and 87.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart 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 (32.5g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 400 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Honey comb 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. Sugar is a concern at 32.5g per 100g (57% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 400 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 5.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 32.5g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 2.5g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 475mg 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 32.5g 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 comb 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
Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar, Whole Grain Oat Flour, Whole Grain Yellow Corn Flour, Honey, Salt, Natural Flavor, Yellow 5, Wheat Starch, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12. CONTAINS WHEAT. CONTAINS BIOENGINEERED FOOD INGREDIENTS.