Friday, November 4, 2011

Vending Machines: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!


It happens to everyone: the vending machine is calling your name! Whether you skipped breakfast or are just dying for a sweet or salty fix the vending machine doesn’t need to be off limits.  Armed with a little snacking knowledge you can be confident in knowing that you can make a smart choice and you won’t be pushing the wrong buttons walking right into a nutritional nightmare.


Compare Your Breakfast Options



Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar  (1 Bar)

140
Calories

35
Calories from fat

4g
Fat  (6% DV)

1.5g
Saturated Fat  (9% DV)

9g
Fiber  (35% DV)

10g
Sugar  (2.5 teaspoons)



Hostess Breakfast Classic Honey Bun Iced
(1 Pastry)

410
Calories

200
Calories from fat

22g
Fat  (34% DV)

12g
Saturated Fat  (60% DV)

28g
Sugar  (7 teaspoons)



Hostess Mini Muffins, Chocolate Chip (1 Package)

250
Calories

130
Calories from fat

15g
Fat  (23% DV)

4g
Saturated Fat  (20% DV)

35mg
Cholesterol  (12% DV)

18g
Sugar  (4.5 teaspoons)



Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon  (2 Pastries)

420
Calories

120
Calories from fat

14g
Fat  (22% DV)

4g
Saturated Fat  (20% DV)

30g
Sugar  (7.5 teaspoons)



Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bar Strawberry (1 Bar)

120
Calories

30
Calories from fat

3g
Fat  (5% DV)

0.5g
Saturated Fat  (3% DV)

3g
Fiber  (10% DV)

11g
Sugar  (less than 3 teaspoons)



Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Granola Bar (1 Bar)

190
Calories

60
Calories from fat

6g
Fat  (9% DV)

0.5g
Saturated Fat  (3% DV)

2g
Fiber  (8% DV)

12g
Sugar  (3 teaspoons)



Compare Your Salty Options



Cheetos Crunchy  (2 ounce bag)

320
Calories

180
Calories from fat

20g
Fat  (32% DV)

4g
Saturated Fat  (20% DV)

580mg
Sodium  (24% DV)



Chex Mix Traditional  (1.75 ounce bag)

210
Calories

60
Calories from fat

7g
Fat  (11% DV)

1.5g
Saturated Fat  (6% DV)

350mg
Sodium  (15% DV)

2g
Fiber  (10% DV)



Doritos Nacho Cheese (1¾ ounce bag)

262
Calories

122
Calories from fat

14g
Fat  (21% DV)

2.6g
Saturated Fat  (10.5% DV)

367mg
Sodium (15.75% DV)



Fritos The Original  ( 2 ounce bag)

320
Calories

180
Calories from fat

20g
Fat  (32% DV)

3g
Saturated Fat  (14% DV)

340mg
Sodium  (14% DV)



Rold Gold Tiny Twists  (2 ounce bag)

220
Calories

20
Calories from fat

2g
Fat  (4% DV)

0g
Saturated Fat

900mg
Sodium  (38% DV)



Sun Chips Harvest Cheddar  (1.5 ounce bag)

210
Calories

90
Calories from fat

9g
Fat  (15% DV)

1.5g
Saturated Fat  (6% DV)

300mg
Sodium  (12% DV)

4.5g
Fiber  (15% DV)



Compare Your Sweet Options



Hostess Cup Cakes, Chocolate with Creamy Filling 
(2 Cakes)

360
Calories

100
Calories from fat

12g
Fat  (18% DV)

5g
Saturated Fat  (26% DV)

34g
Sugar  (8.5 teaspoons)



Hostess Ho Hos  (3 Cakes)

370
Calories

150
Calories from fat

17g
Fat  (26% DV)

13g
Saturated Fat  (65% DV)

42g
Sugar  (10.5 teaspoons)



Hostess Zingers, Vanilla (3 Cakes)

480
Calories

135
Calories from fat

15g
Fat  (25% DV)

7.5g
Saturated Fat  (39% DV)

30mg
Cholesterol  (9% DV)

63g
Sugar (almost 16 teaspoons)



Kellogg's Fruity Snacks  (9 ounce bag)

80
Calories

0
Calories from fat

0g
Fat

0g
Saturated Fat

13g
Sugar  (a little over 3 teaspoons)



Pretzel M&M's  (1 Package)

150
Calories

45
Calories from fat

5g
Fat  (8% DV)

3g
Saturated Fat  (15% DV)

16g
Sugar (4 teaspoons)



Starburst Original  (1 Pack)

240
Calories

45
Calories from fat

5g
Fat  (8% DV)

4.5g
Saturated Fat  (23% DV)

33g
Sugar  (a little over 8 teaspoons)


UB Healthy~
Rachel, Nutrition Intern

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