Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Honey Nut Oats

Quaker - Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Honey Nut Oats has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 84.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 17.7 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quaker - Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Honey Nut Oats has been given a composite ranking of 60, and in moderation.