Is Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 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 (22 g) and sodium (463 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color and 2 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 Honey Roasted Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, RICE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, HONEY, and 15 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars like corn syrup is linked to health concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain trace levels of potentially harmful compounds. Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are sometimes debated for long-term safety. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness (worth noting): BHT is debated for potential long-term health effects.

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Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Cereal

Name: Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Cereal
Brand: Honey Bunches of Oats
SKU: 0884912249272

Honey Bunches of Oats

Listed as: HONEY ROASTED CEREAL, HONEY

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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 is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Consumers often limit sugar intake for health reasons.
Depends on amount
Corn SyrupWorth noting
High consumption of added sugars like corn syrup is linked to health concerns.
Worth knowing: Often avoided by consumers seeking to reduce 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: 41 g (1 cup (41g))
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
5RICE
6CANOLA OIL
7WHEAT FLOUR
8MALTED BARLEY FLOUR
9CORN SYRUP
10SALT
11MOLASSES
12HONEY
13CARAMEL COLOR
14BARLEY MALT EXTRACT
15NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
16ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR)
17BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS
18VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON
19NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
20VITAMIN A PALMITATE
21PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)
22ZINC OXIDE
23THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1)
24RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
25FOLIC ACID
26VITAMIN D3
27VITAMIN B12

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (41 g)
Energy	390 kcal	159.9 kcal
Fat	4.9 g	2 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	82.9 g	34 g
of which sugars	22 g	9 g
of which added sugars	19.5 g	8 g
Fibre	4.9 g	2 g
Protein	7.3 g	3 g
Sodium	463 mg	189.8 mg

Questions about Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Cereal

Is Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 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 (22 g) and sodium (463 mg). Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color and 2 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 Honey Roasted Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, RICE, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, HONEY, and 15 more.
Does Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars like corn syrup is linked to health concerns. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some forms of caramel color may contain trace levels of potentially harmful compounds. Natural and Artificial Flavor (worth noting): Artificial flavors are sometimes debated for long-term safety. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness (worth noting): BHT is debated for potential long-term health effects.

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