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Nutritional Summary:
There are 238 calories in 1 serving of Weetabix inc milk and sugar.
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.
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.
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.
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. Weetabix, Oatibix and Shredded Wheat can make for good choices.
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.
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.
Not only is Weetabix low in fat and sugar, but it's also high in fibre, as well as being fortified with certain vitamins and minerals. Try Weetabix with milk, yoghurt and fruit - or go for the different Weetabix flavour options including chocolate and banana.
Try not to add sugar to drinks or at the table. Try to cut down gradually if this is too hard. Weetabix, Weetabix protein, Oatibix and ready brek are low sugar foods (green traffic light) and ready brek and Alpen No Added Sugar have no added sugar.
Weetabix is low in sugar and low in salt and has green traffic light labels for both. A two biscuit serving of Weetabix contains one fiftieth of a teaspoon of salt (0.1g), only 1.7% of the recommended daily salt intake for healthy adults (6g/day)*.
Our own trial also showed that Weet-Bix™ Cholesterol Lowering effectively lowered LDL cholesterol by up to 9% within 4 weeks. Overall, the study supported Weet-Bix™ Cholesterol Lowering as being an effective, easy and nutritious food for people who need to manage their cholesterol.
Aim for cereals that contain no more than four to six grams of sugar per serving, which is about one to one and a half teaspoons of sugar.
1. Honey Smacks (USA) = 50% sugar. Honey Smacks, quite appropriately known as Sugar Smacks when the cereal launched in 1953, now has a healthier-sounding name but is still a massive 50% sugar. It contains 18g/0.6oz (4.5tsp) sugar in the suggested 36g/1.2oz serving.
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.
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.
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.
*Weetabix is 69% carbohydrate which provides energy to the body as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Carbohydrates also contribute to the maintenance of normal brain function as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 130g of carbohydrates from all sources.
“My favorite breakfast cereal recommendation for people with diabetes is a high-fiber, low-sugar option such as bran flakes,” says Palinski-Wade. With 5 grams of fiber per serving, this type of cereal contains 19 grams of net carbs per ¾ cup serving, making it lower in carbohydrates than many breakfast cereals.