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| Amount Per 0.75 cup dry | |||
| Calories | 180 Kcal (754 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 18 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2g | 3% | |
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| Sodium | 170mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 35g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 7g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.1mg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 3, PointsPlus: 4, SmartPoints: 6
WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
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2.5 tsp of sugars per serving
This includes both naturally occurring and added sugars.According to the USDA, every man woman and child in the US consumes approximately 80 pounds of caloric sweeteners per year! That works out to 25 tsp of sugars per day, or 400 extra calories!
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Nice! 100% whole grain
Great job! Whole grains are a great source of fiber and other nutrients. Fiber is one of the most important things we need in our diet. Here is what fiber does for you:- Fiber helps your body process food from one end to the other. - Fiber plays an important role in mediating the blood sugar spikes from carbohydrate-laden food.Whole grains are not the only way to get fiber, BUT by choosing them instead of processed grains you've made a smart choice.
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Contains controversial artificial colors
Once upon a time, there were no food colorings. Then folks figured out that food looks better and sells more when it can be enlivened through dyes. For most of food history, the dyes were from natural sources beet juice for red, turmeric for yellow,etc. However, in the quest to increase color intensity and lower manufacturing costs, cheap artificial dyes were introduced to market.Unfortunately they pose a risk for hyperactivity in children, cancer, and allergic reactions.
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Controversial additive BHT present
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an additive used to retard rancidity in oils and foods containing oils and fats. Some studies have shown it to be carcinogenic. Best to avoid
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Highly Processed!
This product is highly processed. If you'll take a look at its ingredient list, you'll discover new words to add to your vocabulary. Many of theses ingredients are required to increase the shelf life of the product and improve the flavor that disappears when food is not fresh.
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A naturally good source of Calcium
The calcium in this product comes from real food, not as a fortified ingredient. This is important because it means you are getting hundreds of additional nutrients from the real food.
Oatmeal squares (plain) Ingredients
Whole grain Oat Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Malted Barley Extract, Molasses, Sodium Bicarbonate, natural flavor, reduced iron, sodium ascorbate, niacinamide (vitamin b3), bht (a preservative), zinc oxide, vitamin e acetate, yellow 5, vitamin a palmitate, yellow 6, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (Vitamin b2), folic acid.
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
9%
of RDI* (180 calories) 45 g
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Cal: 9 %
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Fat: 3.1 %
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Carb: 11.7 %
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Prot: 10 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (78.7%)
- Fat (10.1%)
- Protein (11.2%)
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