special k

corrinnebrown

I was at the store today and I was looking at the weight management oatmeal...I was amazed that it had the same amount of calories and fat as the normal oatmeal and was actually 50 cents more a box. Also special k.....110 calories for a serving, well so is honey nut cherios and regular cherios. I am just surprised that they are the same, I just recently started counting calories and realize that the "healthier" options are not a lot of the times....just sharing!

ProTFitness

Read the ingrediants in the cereals. Because there can be things in there that can hold you back with weight loss and not keep you satisfied. If you do oatmeal I suggest oat bran, old fashioned oatmeal or steel cut

ashlee954

Calories are not what makes something healthy. There are high calorie foods that are great for you, as long as you don't eat the entire box! A lot of cereals are very high in sugar and are lacking in iron and protein.

gambitsgurl

The thing about Special K to me is that it's like useless filler. There is NO fiber in there. I love the stuff but now I only buy cereals with 5 grams of fiber or more.

chelekaz

Also, the calories may be the same per serving but the serving size themselves could be different. I was thinking the same thing and then I realize that what I thought was a difference of 5 calories was so off because the grams that were in each serving were different. Thank God I looked before I had that bowl of Froot Loops!

sculley

I eat total 100% nutrttion honey almond flax, granted its 200 calories for 1 cup of cereal....but its got 100% of alot of vitamins...

kmtetour

You definitely need to pay attention to fiber and protein, because they will keep you full longer. Calories are an easy way to keep track of how much you eat, but there are other factors in keeping you full.

ajones6510

FIber One seems to give the most for the calories, a serving is 60 calories, I often have 2 servings for breakfast, with 1/2 cup skim milk and am full until lunch... plus it's a TON of fiber...

BobbyDaniel

Check the fiber content on the weight management oatmeal compared to the regular, that is one of the big differences.

LotusF1ower

The thing about Special K to me is that it's like useless filler. There is NO fiber in there. I love the stuff but now I only buy cereals with 5 grams of fiber or more.

There is fibre in there, all depends on how much you want as you stated, the nutrition in Special K for 30g serving is:

Calories 112
Protein 4.8
Carbohydrates 22.5
Fat 0.3
Fibre 0.8

I think some people are missing the point with breakfast cereals here. People have been eating them for years with no ill side-effects.

Personally, I do not eat them as I like eggs for breakfast, but there is nutrition in cereals, they are not poison, regardless of some opinions and I think it is a damn shame that some of the info flying about on MFP may not be all it sets out to be.

I think things are getting a little out of balance :frown:

The following, below is from the website http://nutrition.getfit.com/tips/breakfast/fibre/ and may be of interest:

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Common Myths and Misconceptions

•“Breakfast cereals are high in sugar and salt and are bad for me”. This is not true – cereals vary in the amount of sugar and salt they contain and some have nothing ‘extra’ added at all. Your best bet is to look at the ingredients lists and choose those that are not coated in sugar or honey.


•“There is more goodness in the cardboard of the cereal box than the cereal inside”. With some cereals it may taste better however there is more goodness in the cereal. Most breakfast cereals not only contain the natural goodness of the grains from which they are made, but also have added vitamins and minerals (often labelled as ‘fortified’), such as B group vitamins, iron and calcium. For most people breakfast cereals make a valuable contribution to their overall nutrient intake each day.


•“Wholegrain foods are only healthy because they are a good source of fibre” . Fibre alone does not count for all the health promoting properties found in the whole grain. Research confirms that it is the ‘whole grain package’ (including its other components: antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, and phytonutrients i.e. plant nutrients) that helps to protect the body against many diseases.

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lilRicki

Check the fiber content on the weight management oatmeal compared to the regular, that is one of the big differences.

yeah i eat the weight management oatmeal, and there's way less sugar and stuff in it then the regular stuff...but man it's gross! I choke it down, thank god i only eat one package

jerseygirl777

I was at the store today and I was looking at the weight management oatmeal...I was amazed that it had the same amount of calories and fat as the normal oatmeal and was actually 50 cents more a box. Also special k.....110 calories for a serving, well so is honey nut cherios and regular cherios. I am just surprised that they are the same, I just recently started counting calories and realize that the "healthier" options are not a lot of the times....just sharing!

Be sure to check the ingredients of these foods you are comparing, as well as serving sizes. Honey nut cheerios most likely has more sugar in it. Also look for whole grains and fiber content. Just because two items have the same amount of calories, does not mean one is not "healthier." Your body digests and absorbs certain ingredients differently (ex: white flour vs wheat flour).

srcurran

I mix commercial cereals with my homemade granola which is very low fat (made with healthier fat options) and very low in sugar, but packed with fiber. It fills me up better. Sometimes I'll just have the granola by itself, but I prefer mixing with cheerios so I get a double oat punch.

Happyoceangirl

You're getting a variety of interesting responses here. This topic caught my eye b/c yesterday I stood in the cereal aisle making comparisons. I found that Honey Bunches of Oats was virtually the same as Special K - calories, sugars, fiber, etc. - so I bought it instead b/c it was on sale. I was pretty surprised to see that nutritionally it stacked up b/c it's not marketed that way. (Not that it matters, but I found I prefer the taste of Special K more - but hey... it was work saving a couple bucks).