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Calories in Kellogg's Special k - low fat granola (canada)
210Calories
| Amount Per 0.5 cup | |||
| Calories | 210 Kcal (879 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3g | 5% | |
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| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% | |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 40g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 10g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 20% | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% | |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% | |
| 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: 3.7, PointsPlus: 5, SmartPoints: 7
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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3.5 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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Mostly whole grains here
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-rich 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. If you'd like to eat a bit better, try for something with 100% whole grains.Next time try for 100% whole grains...
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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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Contains artificial flavors. Learn why
Companies add artificial flavors to products to make them taste better. They are created in a lab and the formulations are guarded as trade secrets. Flavorings can compensate for flavor loss during processing, substitute for ingredients, lower production costs and increase shelf stability. Artificial flavorings are cheaper to source than natural flavors and are perceived as "worse" than natural flavors. They are more stable (and usually less chemically complex) than natural flavors.Artificial flavors are not necessarily bad for you from a health perspective. however, people with food sensitivities or allergies may want to avoid artificial flavors if they are unnamed. You can always contact the manufacturer for more information.
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Natural flavors added. Learn why
Companies add flavorings to make products taste better. They are created in a lab and the formulations are guarded as trade secrets. Flavorings can compensate for flavor loss during processing, substitute for ingredients, lower production costs and increase shelf stability. Natural flavorings are more expensive to source than artificial flavors, but tend to be better received by consumers.People sensitive to MSG, vegans, vegetarians and those with allergies should pay special attention to the phrase "natural flavorings" since glutamates, animal products or allergens may be the source of natural flavors. You can always contact the manufacturer for more information.
Special k - low fat granola (canada) Ingredients
whole grain rolled oats, whole grain wheat, sugar, rice, corn syrup, almonds, contains 2% or less of molasses, modified corn starch, palm oil, salt, cinnamon, nonfat milk, malt flavoring, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, natural and artificial flavor, guar gum, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid), vitamin a palmitate, reduced iron, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin d, vitamin b12.
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
11%
of RDI* (210 calories) 1183 g
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Cal: 10.5 %
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Fat: 4.6 %
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Carb: 13.3 %
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Prot: 14 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (74.4%)
- Fat (12.6%)
- Protein (13%)
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