Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: 365 by Whole Foods Market Brown Rice Crisps Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice Cereal (100/100)
The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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Post Apple Caramel Crunch Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2653145, data date 2023-10-26, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g, 3/4 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Total fat | 5 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 120 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 25 g |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 2 g |
| Total sugars | 23.3 g | 7 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 76.6 g | 23 g |
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What to know before you choose this cereal
The recorded ingredient label lists 21 ingredients, led by corn, whole grain wheat and sugar. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar and corn syrup), natural flavors, seed oils, artificial preservatives and corn syrups. For this cereal, the comparison that matters most is grain and fiber: check the grain ingredients and grams of fiber on the exact cereal.
- Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 21 ingredients, so read the full statement.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (canola oil).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (bht).
- Worth checkingLists corn syrups (corn syrup).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar, corn syrup and molasses (first appears at position 3 of 21).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: canola oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention wheat. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists canola oil.
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists bht.
- You avoid corn syrups: the recorded label lists corn syrup.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar and corn syrup.
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References
- Post Apple Caramel Crunch Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2653145) USDA FoodData Central
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Serving size and servings per container U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Nutrition Facts labeling: added-sugar definitions and juice-concentrate exceptions U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Post Apple Caramel Crunch Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Post Apple Caramel Crunch Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Post Apple Caramel Crunch Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, RICE, DRIED APPLES, CANOLA OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CINNAMON, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, HONEY, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR. BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID.
Is Post Apple Caramel Crunch Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 47 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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