In light of the information above, it is clear that Weetabix will not make you gain weight. In fact, it will help you lose weight and live a healthy life due to its protein content. They are completely healthy in terms of fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, and sodium content.
Weetabix is fortified with certain vitamins and minerals and if eaten to excess, then you could be taking in too much of these nutrients. We would recommend that an adult eats no more than four (4) Weetabix biscuits per day.
The calories in Weetabix mostly come from carbohydrates – there's very little fat in Weetabix, just 0.8g in total and 0.2g of saturated fat per serving. And while they do use salt and sugar – these are in tiny amounts so, yet again, Weetabix classes as healthy.
Weetabix is a decent food to include in a weight loss diet. It is high in fiber, which helps fill you up. Compared to other cereals, it has less sugar and other processed ingredients, so it has fewer empty calories.
Weetabix is high in fibre, and is fortified, like most cereals, with extra minerals such as calcium and iron. They also contain folic acid, which is key for healthy cell and tissue development.
Many varieties of breakfast cereal are high in calories and added sugar. Certain types are also highly refined, which could contribute to weight gain.
With 136 calories in a two biscuit serving, Weetabix provides many of the key nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, including one third of your recommended daily intake of Thiamine (B1) Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Folic Acid and Iron. Eat it your way with either hot or cold milk, fruit, yoghurt or honey!
As you can see below, they both have similar amounts of protein, carbohydrate and dietary fibre. The only major difference is oats have more fat and slightly more calories. Additional point: - Be cautious of flavoured oats, they have slightly less protein and can have up 24 x the amount of sugar.
Weetabix and Oatibix are low in sugar and salt. Each Weetabix biscuit has less than 1g of sugar and only contains 0.05g of salt (1 Weetabix = approx. 19g).
We would recommend that an adult eats no more than four (4) Weetabix biscuits per day. Taking this amount will leave room for you to eat other foods and have some variety in your diet. For advice regarding children's intake, please contact your health visitor or GP.
Another positive is that there are no artificial sweeteners or colours added. You've also got added vitamins and minerals such as Riboflavin and Thiamin. So in short, the original Weetabix is pretty healthy and is certainly a much healthier option compared to many of the cereals on the supermarket shelves.
Porridge made from rolled oats, steel cut oats etc. is much better for you. Oats are a whole grain and have many proven health benefits. Be careful to avoid 'instant oats', and products with added ingredients such as sugars etc.
We suggest having four Weet-Bix with two cups of milk. Then, add a piece of fruit and a few nuts for more fibre and a wider range of nutrients. Weet-Bix with milk or yoghurt, fruit and nuts can be a good start to the day, but there are plenty of other options too.
Top 2 Weetabix (Healthy Extra 'b' choice) with fat-free natural Greek-style yogurt and berries. Enjoy it with a latte made with milk from your allowance (Healthy Extra 'a' choice). A quick and tasty lunch that'll keep you full all afternoon.
With the recommended serving of two biscuits containing 136 calories, it's easy to see why those wishing to maintain a healthy lifestyle favour Weetabix. When 150ml of semi-skimmed milk is added, this rises to around 205 calories - and fits well within new guidelines issued by Public Health England in 2018.
There are 205 calories in 2 weetabix with 150ml semi-skimmed milk (38 g) of Weetabix Weetabix & Milk.
Weetabix is high in fibre, relatively low in sugar (for a cereal) and one of the more natural cereal choices available in supermarkets. If you have type 2 diabetes breakfast cereals made with wholegrains can help to manage blood glucose levels, they release glucose more slowly as they are low GI.
Best weetabix alternative: Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks. Best golden syrup-flavoured porridge: Quaker Oats So Simple Golden Syrup Porridge. Best special k-style cereal: ASDA Special Flakes Cereal. Best fruit & nut muesli: Lizi's Super Muesli Glow.
Gluten Free Weet-Bix is minimally processed – wholegrains are cooked, flattened in a mill and baked in an oven – one of the least processed packaged foods. It is gluten free – not from processing but because we use an ancient grain, Sorghum, which is naturally gluten free.