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Looking to save money and eat healthy? Then you definitely *don’t* want to fill your shopping cart with anything on this list!
Yahoo! Health recently did a breakdown of the worst breakfast options in the supermarket. While the list has all the usual suspects like sugary cereals and fattening frozen foods, there are some real surprises on this tally.
Read more: Wackiest ‘sick day’ excuses people have actually used
Here are the 41 worst breakfast foods in the supermarket
SWEET CEREALS & OATS
Kashi Strawberry Fields
(1 cup) 200 calories, 0 g fat, 190 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g sugars
(1 cup) 200 calories, 0 g fat, 190 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g sugars
Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 167 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g sugars
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 167 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g sugars
General Mills Apple Cinnamon Cheerios
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 153 mg sodium, 2.6 g fiber, 13 g sugars
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 153 mg sodium, 2.6 g fiber, 13 g sugars
General Mills Reese’s Puffs
(1 cup) 160 calories, 4 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 213 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 13.5 g sugars
(1 cup) 160 calories, 4 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 213 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 13.5 g sugars
Post Cocoa Pebbles
(1 cup) 160 calories, 1.3 g fat (1.3 g saturated), 227 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 13 g sugars
(1 cup) 160 calories, 1.3 g fat (1.3 g saturated), 227 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 13 g sugars
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks
(1 cup) 133 calories, 0.7 g fat (0 g saturated), 53 mg sodium 1.6 g fiber, 20 g sugars
(1 cup) 133 calories, 0.7 g fat (0 g saturated), 53 mg sodium 1.6 g fiber, 20 g sugars
Quaker Life
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 213 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 8 g sugars
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 213 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 8 g sugars
General Mills Cinnamon Chex
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2.6 g fat (0 g saturated), 240 mg sodium, 1.3 g fiber, 11 g sugars
(1 cup) 160 calories, 2.6 g fat (0 g saturated), 240 mg sodium, 1.3 g fiber, 11 g sugars
“WHOLESOME” CEREALS & OATS
Kellogg’s Smart Start Strong Heart Original Antioxidants
(1 cup) 190 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 200 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 14 g sugars
(1 cup) 190 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 200 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 14 g sugars
Health Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes
(1 cup) 190 calories, 1.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 11 g sugars
(1 cup) 190 calories, 1.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 11 g sugars
Bear Naked Go Bananas…Go Nuts Granola
(½ cup) 280 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 10 g sugar
(½ cup) 280 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 10 g sugar
Quaker Real Medleys Apple Walnut Oatmeal
(1 container) 290 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 270 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 22 g sugars
(1 container) 290 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 270 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 22 g sugars
Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran
(1 cup) 267 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated), 180 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 19 g sugars
(1 cup) 267 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated), 180 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 19 g sugars
Quaker Natural Granola Oats, Honey&Almonds
(1 cup) 400 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated), 50 mg sodium, 10 g fiber, 20 g sugars
(1 cup) 400 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated), 50 mg sodium, 10 g fiber, 20 g sugars
Quaker Cinnamon Oatmeal Squares with Cinnamon
(1 cup) 210 calories, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 9 g sugars
(1 cup) 210 calories, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 9 g sugars
BREAKFAST BREADS & BISCUITS
Thomas’ Plain Mini Bagels
(1 bagel, 43 g) 120 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 210 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrates, <1 g fiber
(1 bagel, 43 g) 120 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 210 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrates, <1 g fiber
Pepperidge Farm Bagels Cinnamon Raisin
(1 bagel, 99 g) 270 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 290 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber
(1 bagel, 99 g) 270 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 290 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber
Food for Life Gluten-Free Multi-Seed Rice Bread
(1 slice, 50g) 120 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 170 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrates, 1g fiber
(1 slice, 50g) 120 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 170 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrates, 1g fiber
Arnold Country Oat Bran
(1 slice, 43 g) 110 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 150 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates 1 g fiber 4 g protein
(1 slice, 43 g) 110 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated), 150 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates 1 g fiber 4 g protein
YOGURTS & SMOOTHIES
Yoplait Lactose-Free Strawberry
(1 container, 6 oz) 170 calories, 1.5 g fat, (1 g saturated), 26 g sugars, 5 g protein
(1 container, 6 oz) 170 calories, 1.5 g fat, (1 g saturated), 26 g sugars, 5 g protein
Yoplait Whips! Chocolate Mousse Style
(1 container, 4 oz) 160 calories, 4 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 22 g sugars, 5 g protein
(1 container, 4 oz) 160 calories, 4 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 22 g sugars, 5 g protein
Wallaby Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Vanilla Bean
(1 cup) 250 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated) 0 g fiber, 27 g sugars, 15 g protein
(1 cup) 250 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated) 0 g fiber, 27 g sugars, 15 g protein
Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Cherry
(1 container, 6 oz) 150 calories, 1.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 24 g sugars, 6 g protein
(1 container, 6 oz) 150 calories, 1.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 24 g sugars, 6 g protein
Naked Protein Juice Smoothie Banana Chocolate
(15.2 fl. oz bottle) 475 calories, 2.85 g fat, 0.95 g saturated fat, 78 g carbs, 1.9 g fiber, 64.6 g sugar, 30.4 g protein
(15.2 fl. oz bottle) 475 calories, 2.85 g fat, 0.95 g saturated fat, 78 g carbs, 1.9 g fiber, 64.6 g sugar, 30.4 g protein
Fage Total 0% with Honey
(1 container, 5.3 oz) 170 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g fiber, 29 g sugars, 13 g protein
(1 container, 5.3 oz) 170 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g fiber, 29 g sugars, 13 g protein
Yoplait Original Peaches ‘n Cream Whips!
(1 container, 6 oz) 140 calories, 2.5 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 5 g protein
(1 container, 6 oz) 140 calories, 2.5 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 5 g protein
Dannon DanActive Strawberry + Blueberry
(3.1 fl. oz bottle) 70 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 3 g protein
(3.1 fl. oz bottle) 70 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 3 g protein
Sargento Off the Block 4 Cheese Mexican
(¼ cup, 28 g) 110 calories, 9 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 170 mg sodium, 6 g protein
(¼ cup, 28 g) 110 calories, 9 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 170 mg sodium, 6 g protein
Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon
(2 slices, 30 g) 70 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 280 mg sodium, 4 g protein
(2 slices, 30 g) 70 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 280 mg sodium, 4 g protein
BARS
Nature’s Path Organic Choconut
(1 bar, 35 g) 140 calories, 4.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 2 g protein
(1 bar, 35 g) 140 calories, 4.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 2 g protein
Quaker Oatmeal to Go Apples with Cinnamon
(1 bar, 60 g) 220 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 200 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 22 g sugars, 4 g protein
(1 bar, 60 g) 220 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 200 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 22 g sugars, 4 g protein
PowerBar Performance Energy Vanilla Crisp
(1 bar, 57 g) 240 calories, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 45 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 26 g sugars, 8 g protein
(1 bar, 57 g) 240 calories, 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 45 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 26 g sugars, 8 g protein
Odwalla Bar Banana Nut
(1 bar, 56 g) 220 calories, 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 39 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 4 g protein
(1 bar, 56 g) 220 calories, 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 39 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 4 g protein
Nature Valley Crunchy Oats ’n Honey
(2 bars, 42 g) 190 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 29 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 3 g protein
(2 bars, 42 g) 190 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 29 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 3 g protein
BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS
Herdez Salsa Casera Mild
(2 Tbsp, 31 g) 10 calories, 0 g fat, 270 mg sodium
(2 Tbsp, 31 g) 10 calories, 0 g fat, 270 mg sodium
Heinz Tomato Ketchup
(1 Tbsp, 17 g) 20 calories, 0 g fat, 160 mg sodium, 4 g sugars
(1 Tbsp, 17 g) 20 calories, 0 g fat, 160 mg sodium, 4 g sugars
FROZEN BREAKFAST ENTRÉES
Pillsbury Apple Toaster Strudel
(1 pastry, 54 g) 180 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated), 180 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein
(1 pastry, 54 g) 180 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated), 180 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein
Kellogg’s Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles
(2 waffles, 70 g) 170 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 380 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein
(2 waffles, 70 g) 170 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 380 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein
Kellogg’s Special K Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich Sausage Egg&Cheese
(1 sandwich, 116 g) 240 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated), 820 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 14 g protein
(1 sandwich, 116 g) 240 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated), 820 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 14 g protein
Kellogg’s Eggo Blueberry Waffles
(2 waffles, 70 g) 180 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 370 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrates, <1 g fiber, 4 g protein
(2 waffles, 70 g) 180 calories, 6 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 370 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrates, <1 g fiber, 4 g protein
Hot Pockets Sausage, Egg&Cheese
(1 piece, 127 g) 320 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated), 410 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 10 g protein
(1 piece, 127 g) 320 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated), 410 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 10 g protein
Don’t overpay for precut fruits and veggies!
Meanwhile, on the flip side of things, we all know fruit and veggies are healthy. But when you’re picking up a few quick items at the grocery store, how much are you overpaying for those precut fruits and vegetables? ShopSmart magazine ran the numbers and found some startling conclusions:
| Product | Cost vs. national average per pound |
| Diced onion | 370% more |
| Kale (washed, trimmed) | 317% more |
| Cut green beans | 192% more |
| Pomegranate seeds | 166% more |
| Oven-ready potatoes | 147% more |
| Butternut squash (peeled and cubed) | 93% more |
The only one exception where it was cheaper to buy already prepared was with broccoli florets. Those were 12% cheaper precut than unprepped.
Most people only eat the little flowery part anyway. If you eat the whole stalk, then it is cheaper to buy whole thing. But other than that buy it prepped!
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