Oatmeal vs. Special K

Jenny · 03-07-2002, 12:55 AM

Ok, so we've always been told oatmeal is the way to go.. It's low glycemic and it's natural.. Well, I like oatmeal, but I also like Special K..
Cereals to me are "bad" and "not for cutting".. But, while reading labels, I discovered that one cup Special K has less carbs than one cup of oatmeal.. That might be due to the fact that you'll fit more oatmeal in a cup than Special K..

Well, Special K is low glycemic, right? So, would that be an OK thing for breakfast?.. I usually have oatmeal, but I'd like to have a change every now and then.. As long as I watch the carb grams, I would assume it would be ok.. now, am I missing something??

My goals are to loose BF and I'm doing it through Low-carbing..
Breakfast is the only meal were I allow any other carbs than veggies..

Love to here your opinion on this one!

w8lifter · 03-07-2002, 06:56 AM

You're right. I'm betting that oatmeal has more fibre than the cereal, but there's nothing wrong w/ switching it up every once and a while

Rob_NC · 03-07-2002, 07:19 AM

What is Special K made of? Plain corn flakes have a high GI.

w8lifter · 03-07-2002, 10:01 AM

Special K.....

1 1/4 cup serving

110 cals
5.1 gram of protein

23 g carb
2.4 g sugar
.4 g fibre

Ingredients

Rice, wheat gluten, sugar/glucose-fructose, defatted wheat germ, salt, milk ingredient, malt (corn flour, malted barley), vitamins.

Hmmmm, I'm just gonna stick w/ plain old fashioned oats

Tank316 · 03-07-2002, 10:05 AM

i would stick to oatmeal as well,eating the same thing gets boring,but after a while you learn to eat for fuel and purpose rather than taste.............yes it sucks...

Jenny · 03-07-2002, 10:43 AM

Thank's a lot you guys! I'll stay with the darn oatmeal..
Special K for special occasions!

03-07-2002, 12:55 AM	#1
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Oatmeal vs. Special K Ok, so we've always been told oatmeal is the way to go.. It's low glycemic and it's natural.. Well, I like oatmeal, but I also like Special K.. Cereals to me are "bad" and "not for cutting".. But, while reading labels, I discovered that one cup Special K has less carbs than one cup of oatmeal.. That might be due to the fact that you'll fit more oatmeal in a cup than Special K.. Well, Special K is low glycemic, right? So, would that be an OK thing for breakfast?.. I usually have oatmeal, but I'd like to have a change every now and then.. As long as I watch the carb grams, I would assume it would be ok.. now, am I missing something?? My goals are to loose BF and I'm doing it through Low-carbing.. Breakfast is the only meal were I allow any other carbs than veggies.. Love to here your opinion on this one!

03-07-2002, 07:19 AM	#3
Rob_NC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,179	What is Special K made of? Plain corn flakes have a high GI. Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.

03-07-2002, 10:05 AM	#5
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,543 Photos: 7	i would stick to oatmeal as well,eating the same thing gets boring,but after a while you learn to eat for fuel and purpose rather than taste.............yes it sucks... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prrstraining.com Time to GROW Without Plateau!

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03-07-2002, 06:56 AM	#2
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	You're right. I'm betting that oatmeal has more fibre than the cereal, but there's nothing wrong w/ switching it up every once and a while

03-07-2002, 10:01 AM	#4
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Special K..... 1 1/4 cup serving 110 cals 5.1 gram of protein 23 g carb 2.4 g sugar .4 g fibre Ingredients Rice, wheat gluten, sugar/glucose-fructose, defatted wheat germ, salt, milk ingredient, malt (corn flour, malted barley), vitamins. Hmmmm, I'm just gonna stick w/ plain old fashioned oats

03-07-2002, 10:43 AM	#6
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Thank's a lot you guys! I'll stay with the darn oatmeal.. Special K for special occasions!