Is Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted 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 (27.5 g) and sodium (450 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color and 1 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 Frosted Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, HONEY, CARAMEL COLOR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, and 11 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of corn syrup is associated with health concerns like obesity and metabolic issues. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, which has been debated for safety. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Debated evidence exists regarding its safety in high amounts or long-term exposure.

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Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted Cereal

Name: Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted Cereal
Brand: Honey Bunches of Oats
SKU: 0884912333773

Honey Bunches of Oats

Listed as: FROSTED 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

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SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Corn SyrupWorth noting
High consumption of corn syrup is associated with health concerns like obesity and metabolic issues.
Worth knowing: Often avoided by consumers seeking to reduce added sugars.
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: 40 g (1 cup (40g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN
2SUGAR
3WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS
4WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT
5RICE
6CANOLA OIL
7CORN SYRUP
8SALT
9MOLASSES
10HONEY
11CARAMEL COLOR
12BARLEY MALT EXTRACT
13BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS
14VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON
15NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
16THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)
17VITAMIN A PALMITATE
18CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5)
19PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)
20VITAMIN B12
21RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
22FOLIC ACID
23VITAMIN D3

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (40 g)
Energy	400 kcal	160 kcal
Fat	5 g	2 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	85 g	34 g
of which sugars	27.5 g	11 g
of which added sugars	27.5 g	11 g
Fibre	5 g	2 g
Protein	5 g	2 g
Sodium	450 mg	180 mg

Questions about Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted Cereal

Is Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted 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 (27.5 g) and sodium (450 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color and 1 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 Frosted Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, HONEY, CARAMEL COLOR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, and 11 more.
Does Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of corn syrup is associated with health concerns like obesity and metabolic issues. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, which has been debated for safety. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Debated evidence exists regarding its safety in high amounts or long-term exposure.

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