Honey-Comb Sweetened Corn and Oat Cereal 354 g

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Brand: Post

Post's Golden Crisp was originally called Sugar Crisp, which isn't surprising considering just one bowl of the cereal has 18 grams of sugar. Plus, two of the cereal's first three ingredients are sugar and corn syrup, which doesn't sound as "wholesome" as the cereal box would have you believe. Its high sugar content lands Golden Crisp high on the list of the most unhealthiest cereals on grocery store shelves.

#1. Chocolate Marshmallow Mateys

- Per 100 grams: 392 cal, 55.45 grams of sugar
Though Honey Nut Scooters may be an imitation of Honey Nut Cheerios, Malt-O-Meal's variety contains about 10% more sugar—which might not come as a surprise given that three of its ingredients are sugar, honey, and brown sugar syrup. However, the cereal boasts a high dose of iron: just one serving will get you to 50% of your daily recommended intake.

Research shows that the long-chain fatty acids and alcohols found in beeswax may reduce high blood cholesterol levels, a risk factor for heart disease. Brand: Post

Although Cocoa Pebbles are a classic favorite across generations, it should be considered more of a treat than a breakfast option. The cereal is 37% sugar and just 10% fiber, offering little nutritional value. In a Yale University study of 277 varieties of cereal, Cocoa Pebbles ranked in the top 10 cereals researchers recommended that customers avoid.

#23. Honey Buzzers

- Per 100 grams: 379 cal, 37.93 grams of sugar
Malt-O-Meal's Raisin Bran Cereal has 24 grams of sugar per serving, which is the maximum amount of sugar recommended for the average women's diet each day. In addition to raisins, this cereal gets its sweetness from sugar, corn syrup, and molasses. This variety of raisin bran also contains BHT, a controversial additive that some studies have found to be carcinogenic. There were some other spins on the Honeycomb Kid or Honeycomb kids even as well through the years. Then, they moved to a new mascot of sorts in the mid-1990s. This was Crazy Craving. Crazy Craving was a wild creature with crazy hair that absolutely loved and even craved Honeycombs. You might remember the catchphrase “we want honeycomb” from anyone who went crazy craving the cereal.

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Moreover, raw honey is less likely to be contaminated with sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup and also tends to contain more antioxidants than processed honey ( 6, 7, 8).

Alpha-Bits was just one of the cereal products that Post revamped in the early 2000s, rolling out a new version of the popular letter-shaped cereal that was 75% whole grains and contained zero sugar. But the public reaction to the new and improved Alpha-Bits wasn't as positive as Post had hoped. With no sugar coating, the cereal pieces easily broke apart, and with more oat flour than before, the letters became chunky and misshapen. Eventually, the original recipe was reintroduced. Brand: Quaker

Mother's Cocoa Bumpers may look like a healthy alternative to Cocoa Puffs for many, since Quaker advertises the product as being sweetened with honey and molasses instead of sugar. The cereal is also made with 100% natural cocoa and is low in fat. However, each one-cup serving contains 14 grams of sugar.

#16. Cocoa Dyno-Bites

- Per 100 grams: 397 cal, 43.15 grams of sugar


Brand: Malt-O-Meal

Malt-O-Meal's Tootie Fruities contains an alarming 92% more sugar per serving than the average cereal on the market, making it one to steer clear of for breakfast. Each serving size of one cup has 14 grams of sugar, and some of the cereal's primary ingredients include sugar, corn syrup, and dextrose. Malt-O-Meal also sells a variety of Tootie Fruities with marshmallows, which contain additional sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, and artificial flavors.

#5. Corn Bursts

- Per 100 grams: 385 cal, 46.88 grams of sugar
Brand: Post

Honey Bunches of Oats with Cinnamon Bunches is a less sugary alternative than a number of the cereal's other varieties, with just six grams of sugar and real cinnamon baked directly in the cereal that adds spice to breakfast without the sugar high. The cereal also is advertised as "heart healthy," thanks to its exclusion of trans fat and cholesterol. But those looking to steer clear of sugar should note the cereal's ingredients, which include sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, honey, and malted corn and barley syrup.

#49. Honey Bunches Of Oats, with vanilla bunches

- Per 100 grams: 394 cal, 20.7 grams of sugar
Malt-O-Meal's Tootie Fruities contains an alarming 92% more sugar per serving than the average cereal on the market, making it one to steer clear of for breakfast. Each serving size of one cup has 14 grams of sugar, and some of the cereal's primary ingredients include sugar, corn syrup, and dextrose. Malt-O-Meal also sells a variety of Tootie Fruities with marshmallows, which contain additional sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, and artificial flavors. Ralcorp Announces Completion of Post Cereals Merger". corporate-ir.net (Press release). Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. Archived from the original on 2008-12-18 . Retrieved 2019-12-10.