Is Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate 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 (25 g) and sodium (500 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 Chocolate Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, SUGAR, RICE, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS*, BROWN SUGAR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, SALT, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND PALM KERNEL OILS), HONEY, and 14 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils) (worth noting): Hydrogenated oils may contain trans fats, which are associated with cardiovascular risks. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain trace levels of potentially harmful compounds like 4-MEI.

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Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Cereal

Name: Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Cereal
Brand: Honey Bunches of Oats
SKU: 884912005687

Honey Bunches of Oats

Listed as: HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, CEREAL, CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE

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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

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SugarWorth noting
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: High sugar intake is a common dietary concern.
Depends on amount
Brown SugarWorth noting
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Brown sugar is nutritionally similar to white sugar.
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 (0.75 cup)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN
2SUGAR
3RICE
4WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS*
5BROWN SUGAR
6BROWN RICE FLOUR
7COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI)
8CANOLA OIL
9CORN SYRUP
10SALT
11HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND PALM KERNEL OILS)
12HONEY
13MILLET
14CARAMEL COLOR
15NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
16TOCOPHEROLS (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)
17ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR). BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING MATERIAL TO PRESERVE PRODUCT FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON
18NIACINAMIDE
19RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
20VITAMIN B6
21THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)
22ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC)
23VITAMIN A PALMITATE
24FOLIC ACID
25VITAMIN B12
26VITAMIN D3. *THIS PRODUCT USES GLUTEN FREE OATS.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (32 g)
Energy	406 kcal	129.9 kcal
Fat	4.7 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	1.6 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	84.4 g	27 g
of which sugars	25 g	8 g
Fibre	3.1 g	1 g
Protein	6.3 g	2 g
Sodium	500 mg	160 mg

Questions about Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Cereal

Is Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate 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 (25 g) and sodium (500 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 Chocolate Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, SUGAR, RICE, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS*, BROWN SUGAR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, SALT, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND PALM KERNEL OILS), HONEY, and 14 more.
Does Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Brown Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars, including corn syrup, is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils) (worth noting): Hydrogenated oils may contain trans fats, which are associated with cardiovascular risks. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain trace levels of potentially harmful compounds like 4-MEI.

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