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Kashi 7 Grain Waffles
2 waffles: 150 calories, 7g fiber
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Van’s 8 Whole Grains Multigrain Waffles
2 waffles: 160 calories, 6g fiber
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We’ve all heard the USDA recommendation to ‘make half your grains whole,’ but that can be tricky when the words ‘WHOLE GRAINS’ are screaming at you from practically every box in the grocery store, even the most sugar-filled sugar cereal! The product with the largest number of whole grains must be the best choice, right? Not necessary, it turns out! This past Sunday, March 25th, was International Waffle Day so we chose to put two brands of the breakfast staple in the spotlight to prove a point: the bigger the number of whole grains does not always equal the better!
Kashi’s 7 Grain vs. Van’s 8 Whole Grain Multigrain is certainly a close one! At under 200 calories and with ample amounts of fiber and protein, there is no denying that both are certainly safe bets whether you’re looking to send your kids off to school full and focused or craving a warm, nostalgic breakfast yourself. But, this is a head-to-head competition, and one brand must reign supreme. Which is the better choice? Ladies and gentleman, your winner is: Kashi! Van’s may claim 1 extra whole grain in their title but the bottom line is, Kashi has 1g more fiber, 1g more protein, with less carbs, fat and calories. Teeny-tiny differences but hey people, these things add up. Moral of this story: keep a close eye on nutrition labels.
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