Honey Bunches of Oats is made from corn, wheat and oats. It is available in several different flavors including flavors with almonds, pecan bunches, cinnamon bunches, vanilla bunches, peaches, raisins and strawberries. Although there are more nutrient-packed cereals than Honey Bunches of Oats available, this cereal is significantly more healthy for you than is a typical danish or fast food breakfast.
Calories, Fat and Carbs
One 3/4-cup serving of original honey roasted Honey Bunches of Oats contains about 120 calories -- not including milk, which will probably add at least 40 more calories depending on the fat content. Only about 15 of those calories in the cereal are from fat with a total fat content is only about 1.5 g. None of the fat is saturated. There are 25 g of carbohydrates in a single serving and only 6 g of sugar, which is less than many other cereals.
Fiber and Protein
There is no cholesterol in Honey Bunches of Oats cereal. A single serving contains about 2 g of dietary fiber and 2 g of protein. Using skim milk will further increase the protein content without adding any extra fat.
Vitamins and Minerals
One serving of Honey Bunches of Oats contains 15 percent of the daily value (DV) for vitamin A, 60 percent for iron, 10 percent for vitamin D, 50 percent for folic acid, 4 percent for phosphorus and magnesium, 2 percent for zinc and copper, and 25 percent for thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12.
Varieties
Most flavors of this cereal have comparable nutritional information; however, the Honey Bunches of Oats with vanilla bunches and the raisin medley are the highest in fat and calories. The raisin medley contains about 200 calories per serving with 2 g of fat and 14 g of sugar, while the vanilla bunches flavor has 220 calories per serving with 3 g of fat and 12 g of sugar. If you want to further improve the nutritional value of the cereal, try mixing it with a plain wheat or bran flakes cereal to reduce the sugar content and add additional fiber and protein.
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