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Sweet honey-flavored cereal with nuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Honey Nut Cereal (40 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 2.8 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 40 g
156
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
30.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.8g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 8% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.44 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 20 g | 78 kcal |
| 0.75 cup (medium) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 176 kcal |
| 1.25 cup (large) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Honey Nut Cereal can be part of breakfast, but its sweet flavor means it is better treated as one component than a complete meal. Pair it with plain yogurt or fruit for a more filling bowl.
No, Honey Nut Cereal is not necessarily granola. Granola is usually baked into clusters, while honey-and-nut cereals may be flakes, puffs, or another crisp shape; the exact form varies by product.
The name Honey Nut Cereal does not guarantee that every version contains real honey. Some products use honey, while others may rely on flavoring or different sweeteners, so the ingredient list is the way to confirm.
Honey Nut Cereal works with dairy milk or unsweetened plant milk. Choose an unsweetened option if you want to avoid adding more sweetness, and pour it over the cereal just before eating to keep it crisp.
Yes, Honey Nut Cereal softens after it sits in milk. For the crunchiest texture, add the milk immediately before eating, or serve the cereal dry alongside a separate glass of milk.
Store Honey Nut Cereal in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture makes the cereal lose its crunch, so avoid leaving the opened bag loosely folded or storing it near steam.
Yes, Honey Nut Cereal can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but it is easy to pour more than intended. Serve a measured bowl and add plain yogurt or fruit rather than extra sweet toppings.
Honey Nut Cereal contains carbohydrates and may raise blood glucose, even when eaten with milk. If you have diabetes, match the portion to your personal meal plan and follow advice from your clinician or dietitian.
Yes, Honey Nut Cereal makes a crunchy topping for plain yogurt, fruit, or a smoothie bowl. Add it right before serving; mixing it in early lets moisture soften the pieces.
Yes, you can make a similar mix with oats or crisp cereal pieces, chopped nuts, and a little honey. It will not have exactly the same texture as packaged Honey Nut Cereal, but you can adjust the sweetness.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.6mg · 16% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.68mg · 30% DV
Iron
3.2mg · 18% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
88mg · 13% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
104mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 156 calories in 1 cup (medium) (40 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Honey Nut Cereal combines crunchy grain pieces with honey sweetness and the toasted flavour of nuts. It is commonly served for breakfast in a bowl with milk, though it also works over yoghurt or as a quick dry snack. Fresh fruit makes an easy topping and adds a bright contrast to its sweetness.
The cereal is carbohydrate-rich, with some fibre and a modest amount of protein. Its crisp texture softens as it sits in milk, while the nuts give each spoonful a richer bite. If you prefer a less sweet bowl, pair it with plain yoghurt or mix it with unsweetened cereal; it can also be used as a crunchy topping for fruit.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.