Founded in 1906, Kellogg's started producing cereal products such as Corn Flakes and has since evolved into offering numerous food choices built around the principle of providing nutrition, health and quality. According to Barbara Albright, registered dietitian, Kellogg's Krave bars are a wholesome snack choice for individuals looking to manage chocolate cravings.
Types
Kellogg's Krave bars are available in the granola/cereal bar section of major supermarkets and grocery stores in two flavors -- chocolate delight and chocolate peanut. Chocolate delight uses a whipped chocolate coating mixed with toasted grains and toffee bits. Chocolate peanut contains layers of caramel, crispy rice and roasted peanuts wrapped in a chocolate coating. Both types of Krave bars contain similar nutritional information.
Size
One Krave bar -- or one serving -- contains 191 calories. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates -- 53 percent -- while fat provides 63 calories for 32 percent and protein supplies the final 15 percent.
Carbohydrates
With 53 percent of the calories coming from carbohydrates, one Krave bar contains 26g of total carbohydrates, which supplies 9 percent of the daily recommended intake. The total carbohydrate content consists of 1g of dietary fiber, 15g of sugars and 11g of other carbohydrates.
Fat
Each Krave bar contains almost half the fat of other candy bars, with the majority of the fat coming from the peanuts and chocolate coatings. One serving contains about 7g of total fat for 11 percent of the daily recommended intake including 3g of saturated fat for 15 percent of the daily recommended intake.
Benefits
Krave bars provide energy and nutrients through 11 essential vitamins and minerals, including 50 percent of the daily recommended intake of antioxidants vitamin A, C and E. With 10 percent of the daily recommended intake of calcium, one Krave bar provides almost as must calcium as 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese. Other nutrients found in smaller amounts include sodium and iron.
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