Natural vs. Added Sugar: Building a Better Breakfast
Your guide to understanding sugar content and making smarter morning choices
The FDA recommends limiting added sugars to 50 grams daily, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. That's about 12 teaspoons of sugar. But here's the challenge: the average American consumes nearly 70 grams of added sugar daily, often before dinner!
How Merricks Kitchen Helps You Stay on Track
When we created our Brekky Mix range, we made conscious choices about sugar content. Here's how our products help you maintain healthy sugar levels:
Brekky Mix Original
Contains just 3g of added sugar per serving
That's only 6% of your daily added sugar allowance
Leaves you 47g for other daily choices
Natural sweetness comes from premium nuts and seeds
Brekky Mix with Fruit
Still only 3g of added sugar per serving
Additional sweetness (4g) comes naturally from real fruit
Satisfies sweet cravings while keeping added sugars low
Provides beneficial nutrients along with natural fruit sugars
Brekky Mix Choc Chip
Just 2g of added sugar per serving
Only 4% of your daily added sugar allowance
Uses premium dark chocolate for rich flavor without excess sugar
Compare to typical chocolate cereals with 12g+ added sugar per serving
Why This Matters for Your Health
Starting your day with less added sugar means:
More stable blood sugar levels throughout the morning
Better energy management
Room in your diet for other choices later in the day
Reduced risk of exceeding daily sugar recommendations
Common Sources of Added Sugar
To put this in perspective, here's how other breakfast choices compare:
Average flavored yogurt: 15g added sugar
Typical granola: 12g added sugar
Popular breakfast cereal: 12-16g added sugar
Breakfast pastry: 14-20g added sugar
Building Your Perfect Breakfast Bowl
When you enjoy Brekky Mix as part of a complete breakfast, here's what you're getting in terms of sugar:
With 1/3 cup plain yogurt:
Natural sugar from yogurt: ~4g (from lactose)
Added sugar: 0g
Total combination with Brekky Mix Original: 8g total sugar, still only 3g added
With 1/2 cup plain milk:
Natural sugar from milk: ~6g (from lactose)
Added sugar: 0g
Total combination with Brekky Mix Original: 10g total sugar, still only 3g added
With 1/2 cup unsweetened nut milk:
Natural sugar from nut milk: <1g
Added sugar: 0g
Total combination with Brekky Mix Original: ~5g total sugar, still only 3g added
Adding 1/4 cup mixed berries:
Natural sugar from berries: ~3g
Added sugar: 0g
Beneficial fiber and antioxidants included
Total for complete breakfast bowl (with yogurt/milk): ~11g total sugar, still only 3g added
This means even a fully loaded breakfast bowl contains less total sugar than a single serving of typical flavored yogurt while providing more nutrition and satisfaction.
Making Informed Choices
With Merricks Kitchen Brekky Mix, you're:
Starting your day with minimal added sugar
Getting natural sweetness from whole food ingredients
Supporting stable energy levels
Maintaining flexibility for other daily food choices
We believe great taste doesn't require excess sugar. That's why we've crafted our Brekky Mix range with premium ingredients that deliver satisfaction without compromising your health goals.
*Remember: All sugars aren't created equal. By choosing Merricks Kitchen and pairing it with plain dairy and fresh fruit, you're creating a breakfast that prioritizes natural sweetness while keeping added sugars to a minimum.*
