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Calories in Quaker Cinnamon life cereal with skim milk
160Calories
| Amount Per 0.75 cup | |||
| Calories | 160 Kcal (670 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 18 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2g | 3% | |
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| Sodium | 150mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 25g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 8g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.8mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.2mg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.
Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 3, PointsPlus: 3, SmartPoints: 6
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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4 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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Nice! 100% whole grain
Great job! 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-laden 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.
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Contains controversial artificial colors
Once upon a time, there were no food colorings. Then folks figured out that food looks better and sells more when it can be enlivened through dyes. For most of food history, the dyes were from natural sources beet juice for red, turmeric for yellow,etc. However, in the quest to increase color intensity and lower manufacturing costs, cheap artificial dyes were introduced to market.Unfortunately they pose a risk for hyperactivity in children, cancer, and allergic reactions.
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More than 16% daily fiber!
Fiber is an extremely important part of your daily diet. Its best known benefit is its ability to help keep our bowels moving. Eating enough fiber will help prevent constipation. The added benefit is that it also plays a role in protecting against diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. If that isn’t enough reason to get a daily dose of fiber, it also helps with weight management by helping to keep you fuller longer.The best sources of fiber are whole foods, not processed foods to which fiber has been added.
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Multigrain is NOT necessarily whole grain
Look for 100% whole grain in order to get all the nutrients from the grain, including fiber. If there are several grain varieties, each should be a whole grain.
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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
Cinnamon life cereal with skim milk Ingredients
whole grain oat flour, sugar, corn flour, whole wheat flour, rice flour, calcium carbonate, salt, cinnamon, disodium phosphate, caramel color, natural flavor, dextrin, reduced iron, yellow 6, niacinamide, BHT, zinc oxide, yellow 5, red 40, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, blue 1, folic acid
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
8%
of RDI* (160 calories) 177 g
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Cal: 8 %
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Fat: 3.1 %
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Carb: 8.3 %
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Prot: 6 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (76.9%)
- Fat (13.8%)
- Protein (9.2%)
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