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Honey Nut Cheerios

Honey Nut Cheerios nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'honey'

Health ScoreModerate
75/100
Calories
378
Sugar
32g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

Too much sugar (>25g) for kids. ()

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Sunflower Oil

Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.

Full Ingredients List:

whole grain oats, sugar, corn starch, honey, brown sugar syrup, salt, tripotassium phosphate, canola and/or sunflower oil, natural almond flavor, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (5.41g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (32.4g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (1.42g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • High Sugar Content

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

CakeID Data Lab

CakeID Data Lab

Food Intelligence Engine

"Our algorithms analyze thousands of nutritional labels to find the hidden truths behind your food."

Health Integrity Analysis

Are Honey Nut Cheerios healthy? Our data-driven analysis evaluates its ingredient quality, sugar content, and processing level. The final verdict is a score of 75/100. Let's look at the science behind this number.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Sunflower Oil. Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 32g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 8 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Keto & Diet Matchmaker

For those following a strict Keto diet, Honey Nut Cheerios is highly problematic. A standard Keto diet restricts carbs to about 20g per day. Just 100g of this product contains 81g of carbohydrates, which instantly consumes roughly 405% of your entire daily allowance.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Honey Nut Cheerios achieves a CakeID Score of 75/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Gut Health

Good fiber content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honey Nut Cheerios healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 75/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Honey Nut Cheerios Vegan?
No. Contains 'honey'.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 81g29%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 378 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Cycle
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Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~8 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.