Is Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (18.8 g) and sodium (422 mg). Sugar, Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, ALMONDS, RICE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, and 16 more.

Does Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar (worth noting): Similar concerns as regular sugar regarding excessive consumption. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Malted Corn and Barley Syrup (worth noting): Similar concerns as other added sugars regarding excessive consumption. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain trace levels of 4-MEI, which is debated for safety.

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Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal

Name: Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal
Brand: Honey Bunches Of Oats
SKU: 884912003911

Honey Bunches Of Oats

Listed as: CEREAL

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

8 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 8 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars in their diet.
Depends on amount
Brown SugarWorth noting
Similar concerns as regular sugar regarding excessive consumption.
Worth knowing: Often chosen for flavor but still contributes to added sugar intake.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Post Consumer Brands, LLC
Serving size: 32 g (3/4 cup)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN
2WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT
3SUGAR
4WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
5BROWN SUGAR
6ALMONDS
7RICE
8CANOLA OIL
9WHEAT FLOUR
10MALTED BARLEY FLOUR
11CORN SYRUP
12SALT
13WHEY (FROM MILK)
14MALTED CORN AND BARLEY SYRUP
15HONEY
16CARAMEL COLOR
17CINNAMON
18NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
19ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR). BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING MATERIAL TO PRESERVE PRODUCT FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON
20NIACINAMIDE
21VITAMIN B6
22VITAMIN A PALMITATE
23RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
24THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)
25ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC)
26FOLIC ACID
27VITAMIN B12
28VITAMIN D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (32 g)
Energy	406 kcal	129.9 kcal
Fat	7.8 g	2.5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	81.2 g	26 g
of which sugars	18.8 g	6 g
Fibre	6.2 g	2 g
Protein	6.3 g	2 g
Sodium	422 mg	135 mg

Questions about Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal

Is Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (18.8 g) and sodium (422 mg). Sugar, Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, BROWN SUGAR, ALMONDS, RICE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, and 16 more.
Does Honey Bunches Of Oats Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar (worth noting): Similar concerns as regular sugar regarding excessive consumption. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Malted Corn and Barley Syrup (worth noting): Similar concerns as other added sugars regarding excessive consumption. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain trace levels of 4-MEI, which is debated for safety.

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