There are several key distinctions between Honey Smacks and Golden Crisp. Firstly, Honey Smacks is made with whole grain wheat whereas Golden Crisp is made with rice. Secondly, Honey Smacks contains more sugar than Golden Crisp. Thirdly, the two cereals have different shapes - Honey Smacks are puffed wheat balls while Golden Crisp is in flake form. Finally,Golden Crisp is coated in honey whereas Honey Smacks has a coating of molasses.