Honey Bunches of Oats cereal was first put to market by Post Foods in 1990. Today, the cereal is available in a variety of flavors and is a breakfast mainstay for many American families. If you monitor your nutritional intake, you should understand what you are eating with every bowl of cereal. And when calculating nutritional data for Honey Bunches of Oats original honey roasted, you'll also need to include nutritional information for the milk you eat with your cereal.
Serving Size
The serving size for Honey Bunches of Oats original honey roasted cereal is 3/4 of a cup, according to the nutrition label. A typical, 14.5-oz. box of the cereal contains about 14 servings. When you are calculating your nutritional data, keep in mind that your typical bowl of morning cereal may contain more than one serving. Many people regularly consume portions far greater than the stated serving size, according to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid website.
Calories
Each 3/4-cup serving of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal contains 120 calories, including 15 calories from fat. If you eat your cereal with 1/2 cup of skim milk, it increases the calorie count to 160. The cereal alone represents 6 percent of your total caloric intake if you consume 2,000 calories a day. The cereal with milk is equivalent to 8 percent of your total daily intake.
Fat
Honey Bunches of Oats original honey roasted cereal contains 1.5 g of fat per serving. The fat content in the cereal includes 1 g of monounsaturated fat, but no saturated, polyunsaturated or trans fats and no cholesterol. The total fat content equals 2 percent of the recommended daily intake if you consume a 2,000-calorie diet. Skim milk will not alter the fat content of the meal.
Sodium and Potassium
Honey Bunches of Oats cereal contains both sodium and potassium, two electrolytes your body requires for vital bodily functions. Each serving contains 150 mg or sodium and 55 mg of potassium. Those amounts equate to 6 percent of the recommended intake for sodium and 2 percent of the recommendation for potassium.
Carbohydrates
The grain ingredients in Honey Bunches of Oats cereal contribute to the carbohydrate content. Each serving of the honey roasted cereal contains 25 g of total carbohydrates, which is equivalent to 8 percent of the daily recommended intake if you follow a 2,000-calorie diet. The carbohydrate content in the cereal includes 6 g of sugars and 2 g of dietary fiber, which represents 8 percent of the recommended daily value.
Protein
Most cereals are not a good source of protein, but many contain at least small amounts. Every serving of Honey Bunches of Oats contains 2 g of protein, but eating it with a half-cup of skim milk increases the protein content to 6 g.
Vitamins and Minerals
Breakfast cereals are often fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, and Honey Bunches of Oats is no exception. Each serving contains 2 percent of the recommended daily intake for zinc; 4 percent for magnesium and copper; 5 percent for phosphorus; 10 percent for vitamin D; 15 percent for vitamin A; 24 percent for folic acid; 25 percent for vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin; and 45 percent for iron.
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