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The serving size for Cheerios is 1 cup. The serving size for Honey Nut Cheerios is 3/4 cup, in order to make it look like the sugar content is "only" 9 grams. I
by Lendal 9y ago
The serving size for Cheerios is 1 cup. The serving size for Honey Nut Cheerios is 3/4 cup, in order to make it look like the sugar content is "only" 9 grams. It's actually 11 grams, which is amongst the highest of all cereals. So, yeah I was fooled by that trick. Won't happen again though. Gotta start checking serving size now, dammit.
- DigitalJack 9y agoThis is extremely common, btw. When looking for foods and comparing i often want to maximize protein and always have to double check when I find one fungible item has more than another. I'd say more than half the time it's a serving size difference.
- hammock 9y agoIf you are preparing food for meals based on how much space it takes up in the plate or bowl, you're doing it wrong. Portion sizes should be based on calories. Which is what Cheerios has done (and as recommended by the FDA in their serving size guidance, I might add)
- sp332 9y agoYou should see Cheerios Protein. They doubled the serving size and presto, twice as much protein per serving! http://abcnews.go.com/US/cheerios-protein-smidgen-protein-original-17-times-sugar/story?id=35088641 http://abcnews.go.com/US/cheerios-protein-smidgen-protein-or...