The dietitian's verdict "It's actually a good source of phosphorous, which is critical for good bone health, as well as vitamin B2, B3, B6 and B12. It's got a bit of vitamin C and D in there as well," he says.
General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios: Contains 21 mcg of Vit B12. Kelloggs Complete Oat Bran Flakes: Contains 20 mcg of Vit B12. Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oats: Contains 18 mcg of Vit B12. Kashi Heart to Heart Instant Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon, Dry: Contains 11 mcg of Vit B12.
Weet-Bix™ is packed full of 97% wholegrain goodness, and provides you with a good source of iron to help fight tiredness and fatigue, Vitamins B1, B2 and 3 to help release the energy you need to kickstart your day, as part of a balanced diet.
Weet-Bix is a good source of B vitamins including B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin) for energy, as part of a balanced diet. Weet-Bix is high in folate! This B vitamin helps support healthy blood cells and immune system, fights fatigue and maintains a healthy mind, in combination with a balanced diet.
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.
At Healthy Food Guide, we have no problem with people – children and adults alike – eating Weet-Bix as part of a balanced diet. As breakfast cereals go, Weet-Bix is low in sugars, sodium and saturated fat, while being high in fibre. To make a balanced breakfast, we'd recommend adding skim/trim milk.
The Original Superfood
Well, Weetabix was a superfood* before superfoods were a thing. We're 100% whole wheat and packed with many of the nutrients your body needs. We've been feeding Britain healthy, nutritious breakfasts since 1932.
Oatibix is also very high in fibre at 8.8g of fibre per 100g of cereal. This is 1.2g less than you'll find in Weetabix per 100g, but it's still a significant amount. And lastly, the real standout nutritional aspect of Oatibix is the protein content - the cereal contains 12g of protein per 100g.
Cyanocobalamin (B12)
B12 is found in animal-based products (such as meat, fish, eggs and milk) and certain fortified cereals. To have a diet high in B vitamins, try to eat a wide variety of fresh unprocessed foods, such as meat and other proteins, dairy, cereals, fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin B12 is unique among the vitamins because it is found almost exclusively in foods derived from animals. That includes fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products.
A serving (about 1-1 ¼ cups) of most standard fortified breakfast cereals provides about 25% of the daily value of vitamin B12, or about 0.6 mcg. Pair the cereal with cow's milk and you get a double dose of vitamin B12!
Fortified cereals such as bran and whole wheat oats are high in vitamin B12 as well as folate, iron, and vitamin A. regular intake fortified cereals helps to increase vitamin B12 levels in your body.
As the name might suggest Weetabix contains wheat and some people do find this causes bloating. However, reacting to wheat does not mean that you're intolerant to gluten and must give up everything containing it – that might not be the case.
Porridge is our top choice for a heart healthy breakfast – when it is made with low-fat milk or water and unsweetened. All porridge oats are wholegrains and they all contain a soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which can help lower your cholesterol level if you have 3g or more of it daily, as part of a healthy diet.
Are Weetabix good for Losing Weight? If you're trying to lose a little bit of belly fat, Weetabix could be a good way to start the day. They are low in sugar and fat, yet high in energy, and will keep you full for longer.
The wholegrain wheat in Weetabix provides plenty of carbohydrates – great for energy and for the brain* with added vitamin b1 for a healthy heart. It's also high in fibre and low in sugar.
Weetabix Banana flavour is a nutritious* 100% wholegrain breakfast cereal that's high in fibre. A great way to make your mornings tastier than ever!
Weetabix is an ideal food from a healthy eating point of view as it is low in fat, high in fibre and low in sugar. It provides an excellent breakfast and an ideal snack any time of the day, including bedtime. However, balance is the key, and you can have too much of a good thing.
The cereals with the least amount of sugar were: Nestle Shredded Wheat, with 0.7g of sugar per 100g of cereal and no change in the amount of sugar since 2012; Quaker Oatso Simple Original, with 1g per 100g of cereal; and Weetabix, which has 4.4g of sugar per 100g of cereal.