Facts about Nutella

[ChiCat]

For those who like it but want a less sugar version, Justin's makes one with about half of the sugar of Nutella. They sell it at Target, Amazon and I think Whole Foods.

 

[Zandy595]

I LOVE Nutella, but I only eat it as an occasional treat, not a healthy breakfast. How could anyone think something sweet and chocolatey that tastes like a candy bar could be nutritious?

Donuts are considered breakfast food too, but they're probably one of the worst things a person could eat. You gotta have common sense.

 

[mhsjax]

Didn't Nutella have a commercial a few years ago saying it was a delicious "healthy" breakfast option?

They still do. I see it almost on a daily basis. The100% promote it as being "healthy".

 

[mhsjax]

Nobody said it was a health food, but it sure is yummy!

actually they do promote it as healthy on TV.

 

[Zandy595]

This is the commercial I've seen most recently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=923_xvdofIs

 

[Praying Colonel]

Next they'll be saying Trader Joe's Cookie Butter isn't healthy. Crazy talk!

 

[luvmy3]

Nutella is a treat in our house. While I wouldn't call it a health food, there are worse things my kids could eat for a treat IMO.

 

[Sparkly]

I agree! Hardly a nutritious breakfast with that amount of sugar in it. Might as well feed your kids sugary cereals.

 

[bookgirl]

...and your point is?


Hope posting this helps with whatever YOUR issue is.

 

[DeaverTex]

I never thought Nutella was health food. The calorie count is pretty much the same as the low-fat peanut butter we buy, so I don't see the problem. Doesn't everybody go on about how slim the French people are? Remember, it was the French who invented Nutella crepes.

 

[superme80]

I am still wondering who actually uses 2 tablespoons of nutella on toast. When I spread it on bread it is usually 1 tablespoon or less. Now straight out of the jar is a different story.

 

[Mrs.Malone]

I never thought Nutella was health food. The calorie count is pretty much the same as the low-fat peanut butter we buy, so I don't see the problem. Doesn't everybody go on about how slim the French people are? Remember, it was the French who invented Nutella crepes.

This. It's all about portion control.

 

[pickles521]

actually they do promote it as healthy on TV.

but it *is* part of a nutritious breakfast! Just like my 5th grade teacher said: if you have low sugar whole grain toast or cereal, plus a serving of fruit plus a serving of low fat dairy maybe an egg that isn't fried, and add to that dirty socks, even dirty socks are part of a nutritious breakfast!

Seriously - I'm with you guys, if it looks like a candy bar and tastes like a candy bar, it's probably a candy bar! Great treat, but not a meal. Unless it's 3 days out of the month, then is a freakin' meal and I dare you to take the spoon and jar out of my hands!

 

[DLgal]

Skippy makes a Dark Chocolate Peanut butter that seriously tastes like melted Reese's cups. That has replaced Nutella in our house because my son was obsessed with it and eating WAY too much (with pretzels, on toast, English muffins, etc). The peanut butter has only 8g of sugar per 2TBSP serving and 6g protein and 200 cal. I use it to make sandwiches for my son for school because he no longer likes the pb&jelly combination. This stuff has less sugar than even the low sugar grape jam I used to use so it's a win-win.

 

[WDWBarb]

Next they'll be saying Trader Joe's Cookie Butter isn't healthy. Crazy talk!

Hey now, don't be talking crazy like that! It's from Trader Joe's so it's healthy. That's the rule in this house!

I mean cookies + butter implies all kinds of healthiness!

This is actually my DD's weakness. She had a fondness for Nutella (I don't know why I can't stand the stuff - I guess it's a good thing because I usually adore food that's bad for me) that was replaced with TJ's Cookie Butter when TJ's came to town.

I buy it about 2x per year and it's how I get her to come home from college.

 

[ChiCat]

Skippy makes a Dark Chocolate Peanut butter that seriously tastes like melted Reese's cups. That has replaced Nutella in our house because my son was obsessed with it and eating WAY too much (with pretzels, on toast, English muffins, etc). The peanut butter has only 8g of sugar per 2TBSP serving and 6g protein and 200 cal. I use it to make sandwiches for my son for school because he no longer likes the pb&jelly combination. This stuff has less sugar than even the low sugar grape jam I used to use so it's a win-win.

Ooooo thanks for the info!! I will def check that out.

 

[mnrose]

Skippy makes a Dark Chocolate Peanut butter that seriously tastes like melted Reese's cups. That has replaced Nutella in our house because my son was obsessed with it and eating WAY too much (with pretzels, on toast, English muffins, etc). The peanut butter has only 8g of sugar per 2TBSP serving and 6g protein and 200 cal. I use it to make sandwiches for my son for school because he no longer likes the pb&jelly combination. This stuff has less sugar than even the low sugar grape jam I used to use so it's a win-win.

It's a little better than Nutella, but not by much. 8 grams of sugar and 6 grams of protein means 56 calories from sugar and protein. Where does the rest of it come from? Answer: fat. There's less fat in Nutella than the Skippy Chocolate Peanut Butter.

I'm not against either one. But, honestly, one is not superior to the other. All foods are fine, in moderation. We need to get away from calling foods "bad" or "good." Concentrate on eating things as close to the way nature made them as possible and you will be fine.

 

[Surfinpiratee]

Thx for sharing, once I learned how much sugar is in Nutella, I haven't bought it again!!! too bad it is so yummy!! That said I would not sit down and eat 4tsp of sugar,

Once I saw there was hydrogenated oils in it...I can't really bring myself to buy it

 

[MichelleVW]

I don't buy Nutella because I can't trust myself with it! I have only eaten it straight out of the jar. It's like eating icing!

It's good on toast and waffles too...or baked inside crescent rolls....but I don't buy it because I eat it by the spoonful until I'm ready to barf!! It's SOOO GOOD...I wish I was one of the lucky one's who didn't like it.

Once I had a smores crepe with Nutella, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs...it was the best thing I've ever eaten!

 

[tcufrog]

The only one in our family who has access to Nutella is my 1st grader who needs to gain weight. He's a healthy eater but very under weight so his dr wants us to add calories to his diet.