Here are the nutritional facts for some Lunchables products:
- Lunchables Cracker Stackers, Ham & Cheddar
260 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 22g total carbohydrates, 0g dietary fiber, 4g total sugars, 3g added sugars, 13g protein, 170mg calcium, 1.4mg iron, 390mg potassium
- Lunchables Cracker Stackers, Turkey & Cheddar
260 calories, 14g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrates, 1g dietary fiber, 5g total sugars, 3g added sugars, 13g protein, 171mg calcium, 1mg iron, 415mg potassium
- Lunchables Mozzarella And Pepperoni
8g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat
- Lunchables Uploaded Sub Sandwich Ham & American
440 calories, 5g saturated fat, 700mg sodium, 17g total sugars, 13g protein
Cant front used to tear them up. All that sodium is terrible for an adult let alone a child. The cholesterol is a close second.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting dietary
cholesterol to
300 milligrams (mg) per day for healthy individuals. However, the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans removed the recommendation to limit cholesterol intake, advising instead to eat as little as possible while maintaining a healthy diet.
The body produces all the cholesterol it needs, so there isn't a minimum amount you should consume. However, consuming too much cholesterol can increase the risk of heart and circulatory diseases
If you were to consume a 2,000 calorie diet daily, you should consume
less than 65 grams of total fats, less than 20 grams of saturated fats and only trace amounts of trans fats
The recommended daily sodium intake varies by age and health status:
- Adults
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults limit their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day, which is about 1 teaspoon of table salt. The American Heart Association recommends that most adults limit their sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day, especially if they have high blood pressure.
- 1300 if black From what I have read
- Children
The recommended sodium intake for children under age 14 is lower than for adults. The Mayo Clinic recommends the following sodium intake for children by age:
- Ages 1–3: Less than 1,200 mg
- Ages 4–8: Less than 1,500 mg
- Ages 9–13: Less than 1,800 mg
