Has anyone tried Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal? The nutrition label says
Carbs 15g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
I’d like to know if it’s any good before I buy it.
Thanks!
Hello Patricia,
No, I haven’t tried Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal, but I probably looked it over. How much protein & potassium does it contain? I’m currently eating my way through several sale boxes of Kashi GoLean Hearty All Natural Instant Hot Cereal with Clusters (Honey & Cinnamon flavor; 2 carbs exchange based on “Exchange Lists for Meal Planning”).
I bought the Kashi GoLean HeartyAllNatural InstantHotCereal for its high protein and potassium contents–because, for me, bananas (for potassium), even 1/2, seem to make any already elevated fasting bs spike and peanut butter (for protein) seems to prevent weight loss. Each of the eight 1.4oz. packets to a box contains:
150 Calories
Carbs 26g
Fat 2g
Fiber 5g (Soluble fiber 3g & Insoluble fiber 2g)
Protein 8g
Potassium 210mg
I usually gobble 1/2 serving prior to my 8AM walk and the other half when I return one hour later. As you may know, plain oatmeal has 5g protein, 4 g fiber, 3g fat, and 27g carbs, but no potassium. I was eating that with the banana and peanut butter. Lately I’ve been alternating the Kashi with an Egg Beaters Omelet with 1 cup of greens (I’ve cut out no fat/no carb cheese to reduce calories, attempting to drop weight) and 8 carbs piece of toast. If I’m doing yardwork, I follow either the Kashi or Omelet with a midmorning snack of 1/2 fruit & 1T peanut butter or plain yogart with wheat germ. That’s probably more info than you need. In a nutshell, I shopped for the Kashi brand cereal, purchasing Kashi GoLean Instant Hot Cereal for the added protein and potassium. That box of cereal being on sale swayed me too. It tastes good, not too sweet.
Here’s the total nutrition info:
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 cup (19g)
Servings Per Container: About 11
Amount/Serving %Daily Value*
Calories 70
Calories from Fat 5
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 60mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Soluble Fiber 0.6g
Insoluble Fiber 0.6g
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 2%
I don’t really care for hot cereal, so I never buy the ones you mentioned. Even before I was diagnosed diabetic, I used to try to make myself eat oatmeal, but I just can’t do it, can’t make myself like it. I do like to have cold cereal, mostly because it’s quick and easy. I recently bought some Special K “Protein Plus” or something like that, it’s pretty good…I have to sprinkle some splenda on it. I sure do miss my Cheerios!
Lucille, I meant to put my reply to you, but put it in the wrong place. Sorry!
It’s basically puffed grains (Sugar Smacks, RIce Crispies, Sugar Corn Pops) with a little less added sugar. While the carbs are higher, Kashi GoLean is the much better choice nutritionally.
Patricia, You wrote: “I don’t really care for hot cereal…” I prefer to eat cold cereals this time of year, including Kashi GoLean after it sits awhile.
You also replied: "I sure do miss my Cheerios!"What’s wrong with eating Cheerios?!!! A one cup serving with 3g each of protein and fiber only contains 20g carbs and 100 calories, plus 45% iron, 50% folic acid, 10% magnesium, and much more. I also prefer Cheerios to plain oatmeal.
i love kashi cereals! try the go lean crunch (its not an oatmeal like mentioned below, just a regular old cereal that you pour milk onto) also the kashi heart smart is really good too! i’ve never tried the 7 whole grain puffs… i’d image they get soggy though. i like them because they are full of good whole grains and protein so they keep me full all morning, which makes it easy to not snack before lunch time 
I was eating the Kashi Go Lean until I decided to check my BS at 2.5 hours post breakfast. It was up around 130 and I thought I was doing so well. Too many carbs for my bod. I eat the Special K Protein Plus with a tablespoon of frozen blueberries and skim milk. My BS stays nice and steady.
I love oatmeal, I just don’t want that many carbs in one meal…and I have the same problem with bananas (even just 1/2 of a small one).
I don’t follow the exchange lists, rather I count the carbs, fat, protein, etc. Am I missing something, is it better to follow the exchange lists vs counting carbs? I’ll have to see if there is already a discussion about this.