Energy (kilojoules)

Energy is listed on the panel as kilojoules. There may also be a value on the panel for calories. Kilojoules are the metric measurement while calories are the old or imperial measurement. If you are going to choose a cereal bar as a snack, choose ones which have 600kJ or less per serve.

Protein is needed in our diets to help repair and grow muscle. Aim to eat foods from a variety of protein sources including low fat dairy, lean meat, lentils and pulses.

While fats are an essential part of your diet, too much unhealthy saturated and trans fats should be avoided. This cereal bar is low in saturated fat – it contains less than 1.0g per 100g and is virtually free of trans fat.

The best types of carbohydrates are those which release their energy slowly. Choosing the healthier carbohydrates is easy – go for fresh fruit and veggies, wholegrain breads, wholegrain cereals and pasta and rice. They are all healthy foods and form part of a healthy eating pattern.

The Heart Foundation recommends limiting’ extra’ or ‘sometimes’ foods that are high in sugar such as sugar sweetened  soft drinks, sports drink, fruit drinks, cordials, confectionery, sweet biscuits and cakes.

For further information visit the carbohydrates and sugars section.

Wholegrains, fruit and vegetables provide your body with the fibre it needs, but it can sometimes be difficult to make sure you’re eating enough. This cereal bar is a good source of fibre at 3g per serve. Adults should aim for 25 – 30g of fibre daily.

Listed as sodium, salt is often used in packaged foods as a flavour enhancer, which means your salt intake can be high without you knowing it. If you are going to choose a cereal bar as a snack, choose ones which have 250mg of sodium or less per serve such as this one.