Honey nut chex

by General Mills in Extruded cereals Barcode 0016000137882
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Honey nut chex by General Mills provides 395 kcal per 100 g, with 27.9 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 29% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Extruded cereals category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
27.9 g · High
Salt
1.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cup cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk (166 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 395 kcal 656 kcal 385
Total fat 2.3 g 3.9 g 5% 5 −53%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 1.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 88.4 g 146.7 g 53% 74.6 +18%
Total sugars 27.9 g 46.3 g 21.7 +29%
Added sugars 15.9 g 26.4 g 53% 16.5
Dietary fiber 3.4 g 5.6 g 20% 7.4 −54%
Protein 4.7 g 7.7 g 15% 8.8 −47%
Salt 1.6 g 2.6 g 0.7 +110%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1162 Extruded cereals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other extruded cereals

Calories higher 25%
Sugars higher 23%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 96%
Fiber top 86%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

whole grain corn, corn meal, sugar, corn starch, honey, salt, molasses, canola oil, baking soda, natural flavor, natural almond flavor. vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b, (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3. contains almond ingredients

Palm oil freeNot vegan

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 cup cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk (166 g)
Labels & certifications
No glutenNo artificial flavors
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0016000137882

Prices reported by shoppers

Loading prices…

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Honey nut chex?

Honey nut chex contains 395 kcal per 100 g and about 656 kcal per serving (1 cup cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk (166 g)).

How much sugar is in Honey nut chex?

Honey nut chex has 27.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Honey nut chex healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Honey nut chex vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Tried Honey nut chex? Be the first to share how it tastes.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are moderated. See our Privacy Policy.

Compare & rankings

Healthier alternatives

Best in category →

Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.

More extruded cereals

View all →

More from General Mills

View all →