Nutrition Information for Strawberry Honey Bunches of Oats

Nutrition Information for Strawberry Honey Bunches of Oats
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Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries is a breakfast cereal produced by Post Cereals. The cereal contains grain cereal flakes, clusters of oats and sliced strawberries. The flakes are comprised of three different grains and the cereal is marketed as a whole grain cereal.

Serving Information

Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries is packaged in a 13 oz. box. A single serving is 3/4 cup, or 31 g, of cereal. The box contains just under 12 servings.

Calories

Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries contains 120 calories per serving. This accounts for 6 percent of the daily value of your calorie intake. Daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet and values could increase or decrease based on your personal diet. If you eat the cereal with a 1/2 cup of fat-free milk, the calorie count will increase to 160 calories. Fat contributes 15 calories to the total calorie count.

Fat and Cholesterol

Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries is marketed as a heart-healthy food because it is low in saturated fats and cholesterol. A serving of the cereal contains 1.5 g, or 2 percent, of the daily value of total fat, but 0 g of saturated, polyunsaturated and trans fats. The fat comes in the form of 1 g of monounsaturated fats. A serving adds no cholesterol to your diet.

Protein

While cereals supply protein, they typically do not contain a large amount. A serving of Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries contains 2 g of protein.

Carbohydrates

Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries is a good source of carbohydrates. A serving contains 26 g or 9 percent of the daily value of total carbohydrates. Sugar accounts for 8 g of carbohydrates and dietary fiber contributes 2 g or 8 percent of the daily value of dietary fiber.

Vitamins and Minerals

Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries is a good source of nine essential vitamins and minerals. A serving of the cereal contains 10 percent of your daily value of vitamin D, 15 percent of your daily value of vitamin A and 25 percent of the daily value of the B vitamins folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and B12. Iron is the dominant mineral in a serving, providing 45 percent of your daily value. It also provides 4 percent of the daily value of phosphorus and magnesium. A serving includes 2 percent of the daily value of zinc and and copper. Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries also contributes 135 mg of sodium or 6 percent of the daily value and 65 mg or 2 percent of the daily value of potassium.

Ingredients

Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries contains corn, whole grain wheat, sugar, whole grain rolled oats, brown sugar, dried strawberries, high oleic vegetable oil, rice flour, wheat flour, rice, malted barley flour, salt, corn syrup, whey, honey, malted corn and barley syrup, cinnamon, and natural and artificial flavors. People with nut or milk allergies should avoid this product.

References

Article reviewed by JPC Last updated on: Oct 22, 2010

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