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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / November 2006Oatmeal nutrition...
I've been eating plain Quaker Oatmeal for a while, as part of my breakfast. (I sweeten it with either a tiny bit of splenda, or i'll mix in mashed banana) Just the Oatmeal is 150 cal. The only ingredient is "Oats". The whole time, i'm thinking to myself, "boy, i'm really eating healthy w/ this stuff!" But then i see in the store, the Instant oatmeal, in packets, and flavored with sugar and other things. The taste of such a product is very very sweet, almost like a desert, so I hardly ever eat it thinking that i'm better off eating the untampered Oats. But the cal count for a serving is between 110 and 160, depending on the flavor and other things. And it has quite a bit of vitamins added, like A, C, Iron, Zinc, etc. The plain stuff has 0% DV of almost all the vitamins except Iron. I'm assuming the sweetened packet oats are "fortified" with these nutrients. So what's healthier? The natural untampered plain Oats (with less vitamins), or the sweetened stuff in the packets (with added vitamins). Calorie-wise the sweetened oats in many cases is LOWER than the plain oats! What gives!? John Are the servings the same amount? Will~ > I've been eating plain Quaker Oatmeal for a while, as part of my > breakfast. (I sweeten it with either a tiny bit of splenda, or i'll [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > John even if they are the same size serving, which I doubt, less processed and no sugar has got to be getting on towards healthier, Lee > I've been eating plain Quaker Oatmeal for a while, as part of my > breakfast. (I sweeten it with either a tiny bit of splenda, or i'll [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > John Hi John, My wife and daughter eat those small sweetened packets because they are portion controlled. My personal opinion though, is that eating plain oats would be better for you in the long run - But I would most certainly compare your serving sizes - something doesn't sound right? As far as vitamins go, well, why don't you just get in the habit of taking a good Multi-vitamin each day per your 8 healthy guidelines outlined in your week 1 booklet? -- Eddie Weight June05-359.0lbs Current Weight-278.0lbs Loss to date=81.0lbs Goal Weight-180.0lbs I've been eating plain Quaker Oatmeal for a while, as part of my breakfast. (I sweeten it with either a tiny bit of splenda, or i'll mix in mashed banana) Just the Oatmeal is 150 cal. The only ingredient is "Oats". The whole time, i'm thinking to myself, "boy, i'm really eating healthy w/ this stuff!" But then i see in the store, the Instant oatmeal, in packets, and flavored with sugar and other things. The taste of such a product is very very sweet, almost like a desert, so I hardly ever eat it thinking that i'm better off eating the untampered Oats. But the cal count for a serving is between 110 and 160, depending on the flavor and other things. And it has quite a bit of vitamins added, like A, C, Iron, Zinc, etc. The plain stuff has 0% DV of almost all the vitamins except Iron. I'm assuming the sweetened packet oats are "fortified" with these nutrients. So what's healthier? The natural untampered plain Oats (with less vitamins), or the sweetened stuff in the packets (with added vitamins). Calorie-wise the sweetened oats in many cases is LOWER than the plain oats! What gives!? John Eddie, I'm not concerned about not getting enough vitamins in a day, as i eat very well, plus i do take a multivitamin when i remember! It's just that i'm puzzled why such a very natural and healthy food like Old Fashioned Oats can have less nutrition than the "kid-sweetened" stuff! The same thing goes for cereals like plain Shreaded Wheat. The ingredients have one item: Wheat. No salt, sugar, or anything else! Impressive. But when you look at the DV of vitamins, it's also very low. I guess wheat alone isn't packed with vitamins... I haven't looked, but i'll bet frosted mini wheats probably are fortified with alot more vitamins and nutrients. If i'm eating bland food, i should be rewarded with more vitamins and minerals, shouldn't i? Sigh.... John > Hi John, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > good Multi-vitamin each day per your 8 healthy guidelines outlined in your > week 1 booklet? It depends I guess... I can't find it anymore (changed computer 3 times in the last 2 years grrr) but I remember finding studies that explained how the body assimilates (uses) natural vitamins and minerals so much better and completely than the added "artificial" stuff. My take on it is, use the natural stuff, if you're going to sweeten it, use honey, or raw sugar rather than the white overprocessed sugar, and add fruits! Better have 200 calories of natural nutrition-full food, than 100 calories of chemical faky stuff.. Will~ > Eddie, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> your >> week 1 booklet? Ok, I have more info, as extracted from the QuakerOats.com site.. Old Fashioned Quaker Oats (NOT instant 1 minute stuff): Serving size: 40 g (1/2 cup dry) Calories: 150 Fiber: 4 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 10% Quaker Weight Control Serving size: 45 g (1 packet) Calories: 160 Fiber: 6 g Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 10% Iron 20% Thiamin 20% Riboflavin 20% Niacin 20% Vitamin B6 20% Folate 20% Phosphorus 15% Magnesium 10% FYI, the 110 cal version is the "Lower Sugar" version, and the serving size is smaller: 31 g. But as you can see, the Weight Control version is similar in calories (10 cal more, but the serving size is 5 g more also), but has many more vitamins, and even more fiber! I wish they made Old Fashioned Oats in portion controlled packets, and varieties that are totally plain, and varieties that have been "slightly" sweetened. I hate how all their sweetened versions are so sweet that i think i'm eating dessert. Psychologically i think i'm eating junk food... not good! John the 45g of instant oats, includes the oat itself AND all the chemical stuff that is added to it. the 40g of oat in the plain oat is.... oats... only.. Will~ > Ok, I have more info, as extracted from the QuakerOats.com site.. > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > John Most of your cereals are fortified with vitamins and stuff. The plain ones are not, and might be healthier in the long run, but for the average person the fortified is better as most people do not eat a variety of foods enough to get all their vitamins. I personally do not care for the Quaker Oats, I prefer the McCann's Irish Oatmeal, it has a much nicer texture than the Quaker Oats. http://www.mccanns.ie/pages/products.html You can buy these very reasonably at Trader Joe's, they also have them in the regular grocery stores but at a much higher price. I like the Apples and Cinnamon Instant variety. It is 2 points for one packet and very filling. The apples are actual chunks of apple unlike the Quaker which the apples are hard to find in the oatmeal. Debbie > Ok, I have more info, as extracted from the QuakerOats.com site.. > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > John very interesting, what if you split the difference, make a portion of each mix and split in half, 2 breakfasts but less sweet, Lee > Ok, I have more info, as extracted from the QuakerOats.com site.. > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > John Cut the flavored package with a plain package..Less sweet "> Just the Oatmeal is 150 cal. The only ingredient is "Oats". > The whole time, i'm thinking to myself, "boy, i'm really eating healthy > w/ this stuff!" But then i see in the store, the Instant oatmeal, in |
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