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Comparison","breakfast-for-kids-comparison","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/breakfast-for-kids-comparison/","/blog/breakfast-for-kids-comparison/","2020-10-21T14:37:41","2023-11-13T21:14:35","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your kids are curious toddlers or active preteens, the best way to start the day is a nutritious breakfast. But let’s be honest; when everyone is hustling and bustling to start the day on time, convenience matters, too!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find the right balance of convenience for parents and well-balanced nutrition for kids, we’re comparing five easy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast ideas for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all ages. Each of these morning meals can be ready to serve in minutes—but only Nurture Life’s breakfasts include a\u003C/span>\u003Cb> full serving of vegetables \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your kids’ most important meal of the day.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s check out how these six meals stack up, nutrient by nutrient.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.leggomyeggo.com/en_US/products/waffles/kellogg-s-eggo-homestyle-waffles-product.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Kellogg’s Eggo Homestyle Waffles\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.leggomyeggo.com/en_US/products/waffles/kellogg-s-eggo-homestyle-waffles-product.html\">\u003Cb>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19108\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-eggo.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-eggo.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-eggo-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eggos are undeniably convenient, as these \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-made meals \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be popped in the toaster and ready to eat in minutes. You can even wrap them in a napkin and eat them on the go if you’re in a rush to get out the door with an \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/15-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy school-day breakfast\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Offering 20% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for both calcium and iron, these waffles do serve up some essential minerals for your kids’ growth and development. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: While Eggo waffles are relatively low in the “bad” stuff like sugar and fat, they’re also low in many nutrients (such as protein) that your kids need to feel energized, alert and well throughout the day. One serving size has 4 grams of sugar, which isn’t too bad for a frozen meal—until you consider all the extra sugar added by traditional waffle toppings like maple syrup, jam and chocolate spread. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out just how much added sugar (33 grams!) comes from your typical \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nutritionix.com/i/great-value/syrup-original/5506311ec6d372a762638151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic-brand syrup\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> below. Notice also that one serving of syrup has more calories than the Eggo waffles themselves with no minerals, vitamins, or other nutritional benefits to speak of.\u003C/span>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19109\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-syrup.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-syrup.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-syrup-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If kids establish a regular habit of this much sugar in the mornings, they’ll be primed for a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/tame-childs-sweet-tooth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet tooth battle\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for many years to come. Lower-calorie syrups that rely on \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/sugar-substitutes-faqs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar substitutes may not be much better\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, either.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-eggs-maple-sausage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Nurture Life Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes & Sweet Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19110\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nurture-life-egg-bite.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nurture-life-egg-bite.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nurture-life-egg-bite-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The name Eggos certainly has a ring to it, but their waffles can’t compare to our freshly made Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes! This meal serves up the same fun thanks to the kid-friendly mini pancakes, and it can also be ready to serve in minutes. However, it offers far more in terms of balanced nutrition—including \u003C/span>\u003Cb>3 times the protein and over 6 times the dietary fiber of Eggos\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheesy egg bite is also a kid favorite, and it’s boosted by a medley of sweet potatoes for a full serving of morning veggies. Our sweet potatoes are deeply roasted in a light maple glaze to achieve that classic breakfast flavor with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reduce-sodium-sugar-intake-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much less sugar.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This meal has been thoughtfully balanced in terms of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Your little one will start their day energized and will stay fuller longer than they would with the simple carbohydrates of sweetened syrup and processed waffles. The mini pancakes taste delicious all by themselves, or consider serving them with some freshly cut fruit or unsweetened coconut shavings.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=breakfast-for-kids-comparison-20201021\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19112\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast-for-kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nurture-Life-Meals-for-picky-eaters-CTA5-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.cheerios.com/products/honey-nut-cheerios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Honey Nut Cheerios\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19113\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-cheerios.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-cheerios.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-cheerios-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In terms of nutritional content, Honey Nut Cheerios share a lot in common with Eggos; they’re also low in fat and relatively low in sugar—though at 12 grams, there’s much more added sugar than ideal, especially when the recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is for kids to have less than 25 g added sugar per day. Unlike Eggos, Cheerios do contain some dietary fiber (3 grams), which helps support regular digestion and keeps your kids feeling full. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving Cheerios with 2% milk definitely improves the nutrition by adding a punch of protein and calcium to support healthy muscle and bone development.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Like Eggos, Honey Nut Cheerios aren’t necessarily a terrible choice among all the ready-to-serve or\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pre-made meals\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there—but they do have little to offer in the way of healthy, balanced nutrition. Although both \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are fairly low in fat and sugar, they’re also low in many of the nutrients your kids need to power their day. A cup of milk helps, but the cereal itself doesn’t shine.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/egg-mcmuffin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>McDonald’s Egg McMuffin\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19115\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-egg-mcmuffin.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-egg-mcmuffin.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-egg-mcmuffin-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Given the reputation of McDonald’s and other \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/picky-eaters-fast-food/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fast food \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Egg McMuffin may seem not so bad—and it’s certainly not the very worst option on their menu. This breakfast sandwich is high in protein and relatively low in fat, and it serves up a fair amount of minerals like calcium and iron. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/protein-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate daily protein is especially critical for growing kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as this essential macronutrient powers muscle development, hormone transport and more.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your #1 priority is super-\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there’s no doubting the McDonald’s drive thru. But ease—not nutrition—is definitely where McDonald’s leads the way. Besides the high protein content, there’s little to love in the Egg McMuffin (or any of their other breakfast options, for that matter!). \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 760 milligrams of sodium, this small sandwich has roughly \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/sodium-recommendations-kids-faqs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half of a child’s recommended Daily Value for sodium\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you order the Egg McMuffin Meal, you’ll add another \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/product/hash-browns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310 milligrams of sodium from the deep-fried hash browns\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.naturevalley.com/product/oats-n-honey-crunchy-granola-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Nature Valley Oats N’ Honey Crunchy Granola Bars\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19116\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nature-valley-bar.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"400\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nature-valley-bar.jpg 400w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Nutrition-facts-nature-valley-bar-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to like\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Compared to other breakfast-on-the-go options like fast food, Nature Valley’s granola bars tend to be lower in calories and fat. These bars are sweetened but still relatively low in sugar, especially compared to some other pre-packaged breakfast items commonly marketed to kids—which tend to be filled with chocolate, marshmallows or excessively sweetened dried fruit. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>What to consider\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Similar to Cheerios, these granola bars aren’t terrible but aren’t great, either. They only have 3 grams of protein per serving and lack important nutrients like calcium, potassium and vitamin D. All 11 grams of sugar are added during processing, and the low protein won’t keep your kids feeling energized or full for very long. It’s also important to keep in mind that lower-calorie does not always mean “healthier,” especially for active and growing kids.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the comparison above is a great starting point, remember that you don’t have to serve the perfect \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every single day! Use the comparison above to be mindful about your family’s morning habits, but don’t feel guilty about running through the drive thru or serving a quick bowl of kids’ cereal when you need to. No matter what’s on the table, you can always make quick-and-easy nutritional improvements by serving a side of fresh fruit, unsweetened nuts or Greek yogurt. And you can keep a few \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life breakfasts and other meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on hand when you’re in a hurry and want something equally quick and healthy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about our freshly made, nutrient-dense \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals for kids \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and adults of all ages, please send us a message at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=breakfast-for-kids-comparison-20201021\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19118\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"breakfast for kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-CTA-FINAL-VERSION-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Breakfast-comparison-mobile.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxOTExOQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/breakfast-for-kids-comparison/breakfast-comparison-desktop/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/breakfast-comparison-desktop-880x450.jpg","breakfast for kids","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":151},[147,148,149,150],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":153,"__typename":222},[154,176,192],{"node":155,"__typename":175},{"id":156,"name":143,"posts":157,"__typename":174},"dGVybTozNTY1",{"edges":158,"__typename":173},[159],{"node":160,"__typename":172},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":161,"title":124,"excerpt":167,"featuredImage":168,"__typename":171},{"nodes":162,"__typename":151},[163,164,165,166],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>Whether your kids are curious toddlers or active preteens, the best way to start the day is a nutritious breakfast. 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