tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post8093739326273021229..comments2024-03-20T03:21:51.658-04:00Comments on Gourmet Runner: When is a Calorie NOT a Calorie?Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-69105925347271687702011-08-04T13:54:35.728-04:002011-08-04T13:54:35.728-04:00Labelling laws are weird- because in Canada, they ...Labelling laws are weird- because in Canada, they have to count that insoluble fibre as part of the calorie count whereas clearly they don't in the states...kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240103557027301457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-33957953862978335312011-08-04T13:37:47.991-04:002011-08-04T13:37:47.991-04:00Very interesting! I like to be completely naive a...Very interesting! I like to be completely naive and beleive everything the box tells me. he he!<br /><br />Haven't tried this cereal but I do love the Fiber 1 chewey granola bars. They seriously taste like a candy bar. So good!Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-52871649985542697222011-08-04T13:35:01.555-04:002011-08-04T13:35:01.555-04:00This is interesting information. I have never bus...This is interesting information. I have never busted out a calculator to calculate. Sneaky eh? <br />Thanks for sharing this. :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-38210880530054037672011-08-04T12:26:24.081-04:002011-08-04T12:26:24.081-04:00My husband informed me that this is nothing new, t...My husband informed me that this is nothing new, they have been doing it for years. We looked at other boxes of cereal and it was true no matter what brand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609585585261131181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-17797236009192595842011-08-04T11:41:56.276-04:002011-08-04T11:41:56.276-04:00Wow, I always assume that companies were bound by ...Wow, I always assume that companies were bound by law to make nutrition labels accurate. I guess this goes to show you that these companies are sneaky and will wiggle around the truth to make their product more appealing. <br /><br />And 3/4 of a cup?! What a joke!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763496074201861416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-8814675648858139202011-08-04T11:08:32.389-04:002011-08-04T11:08:32.389-04:00Food labeling is a joke. There's so much that ...Food labeling is a joke. There's so much that they're not even required to label or inform anyone about. When they choose to inform us about something, it's worded in some ridiculous sneaky way.The Hungered Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12887139734079092082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-52698734514485278502011-08-04T11:03:55.426-04:002011-08-04T11:03:55.426-04:00Whoa. I've done this several times and came to...Whoa. I've done this several times and came to the same conclusion but had no idea why. It has always bugged me too! I can't believe they get away with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-11485859411602761912011-08-04T10:44:10.704-04:002011-08-04T10:44:10.704-04:00Great one more thing to add to my list of things I...Great one more thing to add to my list of things I can rant about! :-) I'm still peeved that most restaurants don't offer their nutrition info. It's a constant struggle and when it's made this difficult most people want to give up... But if we keep speaking out the truth will prevail! :-) Ok I'm done now too.CautiouslyAudacioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750277133680102378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-10500065609191380312011-08-04T10:35:37.805-04:002011-08-04T10:35:37.805-04:00I've noticed that on cereal boxes too!! Well, ...I've noticed that on cereal boxes too!! Well, and on most fibery products. I also hate the 3/4c serving size. Just tell us how many calories for a full cup, nobody is eating only 3/4 cup of cereal for breakfast!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187172647072971436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-77093263169357471132011-08-04T10:19:48.385-04:002011-08-04T10:19:48.385-04:00So I am a little embarassed to admit, I never thou...So I am a little embarassed to admit, I never thought about that breakdown before and I am a little nervous I might try to start doing math equations in my head and adding an additional hour to my already hour long grocery shopping :) But I am really happy you shed some light on that! <br /><br />I stopped eating fiberone products because they bug my stomachAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628899868071320931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-17616715360595944672011-08-04T09:30:54.305-04:002011-08-04T09:30:54.305-04:00I had no idea they were allowed to do that! Defini...I had no idea they were allowed to do that! Definitely going to pay closer attention to labels and perhaps even bust out my calculator myself!! Yikes.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-79275605931281365282011-08-04T08:03:03.497-04:002011-08-04T08:03:03.497-04:00I hate when a seemingly single serving item says &...I hate when a seemingly single serving item says "contains two servings". Who opens a bottle of any type of drink (soda, tea, etc) and drinks half and saves the other half for later. The chips that came with my Jimmy John's lunch said that too. No one eats half the bag of chips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-89884125702131603202011-08-04T01:29:30.715-04:002011-08-04T01:29:30.715-04:00That's really intersting info! I had no idea t...That's really intersting info! I had no idea there were label loopholes.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287501540207945678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-88757349845622997872011-08-04T00:52:49.476-04:002011-08-04T00:52:49.476-04:00It always bugs me when the fat, protein, and carb ...It always bugs me when the fat, protein, and carb grams don't add up to the total calories! Plus I think if it is less than .5 grams, they can say 0 grams. So something may claim to be fat free, but if you have 5 servings, you are really getting a few grams of fat. Those nutrition label people are tricky...Junk Food Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642715874549042748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-35725324584932611382011-08-04T00:44:16.511-04:002011-08-04T00:44:16.511-04:00I would never have thought to figure that out for ...I would never have thought to figure that out for myself... but I really appreciate you calling attention to it. I don't count calories, but if I did I would be seriously annoyed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-36404677255962892752011-08-04T00:23:31.380-04:002011-08-04T00:23:31.380-04:00I mix plain fiber one with Kashi and love it. I do...I mix plain fiber one with Kashi and love it. I don't think it's ok to subtract the insoluble calories though. You may not absorb it, but it's deceitful which is where my issue lies...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-87881271166665524432011-08-03T23:52:59.075-04:002011-08-03T23:52:59.075-04:00It drives me crazy to see crap junk food labeled &...It drives me crazy to see crap junk food labeled "low fat" or "low sugar" and advertising going along with it that tries to convince people that it's healthy! A low fat twinkie is still a twinkie, people.<br /><br />Also, Special K drives me crazy. I actually like the cereal, but come on people. 3/4 cup special k does not a meal make!Amy @ Juice Boxes + Crayolashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394146179138283691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-3031135842562707782011-08-03T23:31:55.230-04:002011-08-03T23:31:55.230-04:00Never thought to do the math on something like tha...Never thought to do the math on something like that! Though I don't pay much attention to calorie count for cereal...I just try to buy stuff that has fiber and some protein (usually kashi or quaker oatmeal squares). 113 cal is still pretty good for a cereal though, if you do limit yourself to 3/4 cup.<br /><br />Something that bugs me with food marketing is Special K. I don't know why that brand, specifically, peeves me so much. A) They have commercials telling you to: replace two meals a day with a Special K product? right. B) Their "cereal bars" and cereal are lacking some important nutrients. Their cereal bars have no protein, and their cereal has less than 1g of fiber.<br /><br />When I see Fiber One, I can't help but think of the SNL skit for the cereal "colon blow" hahaha.RunningOnCoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715671909290199683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-20964737739018538692011-08-03T23:06:39.782-04:002011-08-03T23:06:39.782-04:00Good eye V! Fat-free, low fat, 100 calorie pack cr...Good eye V! Fat-free, low fat, 100 calorie pack crazy marketing is ridiculous and even the aware are susceptible to the hype. Good reminder!Falonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840599711110541932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-21719560331884477622011-08-03T22:46:27.665-04:002011-08-03T22:46:27.665-04:00What Sable said - I adore Fiber One cereal, but it...What Sable said - I adore Fiber One cereal, but it MESSES me UP. I can't eat it any where NEAR a long run day, or I will pay, big time...bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-80708654357050257242011-08-03T22:37:54.501-04:002011-08-03T22:37:54.501-04:00Great post!!!! It seems unfair that they can get ...Great post!!!! It seems unfair that they can get away with it and your right, who sits around to think deduct fiber in the fruits we eat? No one who has anything else to do in their day that's who!<br />I haven't had Fiber One cereal but I' a big fan of the 140 kcal granola bars and the 90 kcal ones - unless you have read the label and I shouldn't like them! They are most often my grab and go snack especially at work when I'm running out to a meeting or an event.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432550406970940247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-45137058509515663372011-08-03T22:36:38.377-04:002011-08-03T22:36:38.377-04:00I had no idea about a formula. Interesting.I had no idea about a formula. Interesting.Jess A @cajunrunnerjesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483633828532103352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-30307640709753581472011-08-03T22:08:35.171-04:002011-08-03T22:08:35.171-04:00That is so weird! I'm so impressed that you ca...That is so weird! I'm so impressed that you caught that. I would never have thought to add it up like that. I would have just blindly believed the box. I think it's lame that they subtracted the fiber. You had a very good point about the apple. They are just trying to make their cereal look better. One thing about food packaging that bugs me is when they put "cholesterol free" on things that are obviously cholesterol free just to make them look healthier.Andi Fitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043407152286357372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-52642972552096790312011-08-03T21:19:58.726-04:002011-08-03T21:19:58.726-04:00WOW! Thanks for the heads up!WOW! Thanks for the heads up!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253721829602402266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-55586909306389582042011-08-03T21:13:16.795-04:002011-08-03T21:13:16.795-04:00You know, I'm an RD, and I never really even t...You know, I'm an RD, and I never really even thought about it or did the math! bad dietitian. Usually companies do it with "net carbs", but that is at least identified as net vs. total. I'm curious-we talk a lot about food labels and have to know the standards for labeling (like what qualifies as low fat or reduced sodium or whatever) but I've never really seen that done with calories. I'm wondering who else is labeling things this way. I find it very sketchy. Fine, yes, maybe your body only absorbs 80 kcals, but you should still be made aware of the total. Very sketchy. I'm thinking of writing a strongly worded letter. <br /><br />I've had the caramel vanilla kind (it was something like that, can't remember.) it is like candy! so good! I can't buy it b/c I can just sit and eat it dry out of the box. And not 3/4 of a cup.Carrie @ Confessions of a Dietitianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072333034822330390noreply@blogger.com