Belvita Baked Bar Chocolate & Hazelnut 160g, Brown , 4 Count ( Pack of 1)

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For reference:The American Heart Associationrecommends limiting sodium to 2,300mg per day. But they are “moving toward an ideal limit” of only 1,500mg per day. That would still be over 7 servings of BelVita Biscuits of any flavor. So, BelVita Biscuits are not that horrible when it comes to sodium. Most BelVita Biscuits have 3 or 4 grams of fiber per bar, which is moderate. But their protein content is a little low, at just 3 or 4 grams per bar, too. Most of the calories in belVita Biscuits come from carbs, with the second-most coming from fat. Protein is a relatively minor component. There are no ingredients in belVita Biscuits that are particularly high in protein—no protein isolates, and not even many nuts.

BelVita bars are not the best for weight loss, as they have several high-calorie and processed ingredients like added sugar, enriched flour, and vegetable oil. They are also somewhat low in protein, so they may be less filling than other bars. But BelVita Biscuits can still be eaten on a diet. Crawford, Elizabeth (January 5, 2015). "BelVita hopes to take a bite out of breakfast market share with new mini-biscuits". FoodNavigator-USA . Retrieved October 6, 2017.Remember: The most important thing for weight loss is your total calorie balance. And if you want to make weight loss easier, the best things to eat are foods with a low calorie density. In general, one food will not make or break your diet. Portion sizes and total calorie balance are often the most important factors when trying to lose weight.

BelVita Biscuits contain healthy whole grains like rolled oats and whole wheat flour. However, they also have processed vegetable oil, processed flour, and around 9 to 13 grams of added sugar per serving. Therefore, BelVita Biscuits are not the healthiest choice overall. Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of belVita Breakfast Biscuit Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Varieties in the U.S. and Puerto Rico." India Banking News, 22 February 2013. Infotrac Newsstand, http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=STND&sw=w&u=tplmain&v=2.1&id=GALE%7CA320044992&it=r&asid=446ecb40ec0f31c1f87dfe240317daae. Accessed 6 October 2017. foodnavigator-usa.com (2012-10-01). "Vernon leads charge at 'New Kraft' as old Kraft officially splits into two". foodnavigator-usa.com . Retrieved 2023-06-08.Naming: LU Petit Déjeuner devient Belvita". We are a design tribe (in French). 2012-03-07 . Retrieved 2017-08-15.

Most belVita Biscuits only have 3 or 4 grams of protein per bar. That is quite low compared to actual protein bars, which often have 10 to 20 grams per bar. The biscuits were first introduced in France in 1998, [4] [5] expanding to seven additional European markets in 2000, Brazil in 2010 and the North American market in 2012. [6] [7] [8]

As a vegan of 14 years, I’ve tried many breakfast bars, granola bars, energy bars, and protein bars. While BelVita Biscuits have been part of that mix, they are not my favorite, due to the high added sugar and low protein. In October 2012 in the United Kingdom, amid a reported growth in sales for healthier biscuits, Belvita had the highest sales growth with sales rising 84.5% by value and 66% by volume. [13] Below, we’ll look at belVita nutrition in detail. We’ll analyze the ingredients, sugar, protein, fiber, sodium, and more. We’ll see how belVita Biscuits compare to Nutri-Grain Bars, Nature Valley Bars, and other popular brands. And I’ll suggest some good alternatives, too! Are belVita Biscuits Good for You? Overall, BelVita bars have a mix of healthy and unhealthy ingredients. They do have some healthy whole grains—but they also have processed sugars, processed flour, and oil. Personally, I’m not that impressed so far. But let’s keep going.