Because Weetos and Coco Pops are sold in different box sizes and Coco Pops have more pack sizes, I’ve made a cost comparison per 100g of cereal. Nesquik cereal does not contain milk, but it is made alongside milk products so may not be suitable for people with allergies because of cross-contamination. Read on for all the info you need to make your own decisions about which cereals are vegan-friendly.

Weetos - Weetabix Cereals

Many breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamin D, as this is something that many people are lacking in. This is because it’s very hard to avoid, and only trace amounts of animal products would be present, if any. Welcome to Weigh School, I'm Rachel, the author of the site designed to help you to weigh foods for calorie and nutrition tracking or to get the most accurate cooking and baking weights.If it makes it easier to stick to a vegan diet, you may choose to overlook the vitamin D issue until later in your vegan transition. Weetos came best in the most nutritional categories, including best for the least calories, carbs and salt, while having the more fiber, vitamins and minerals when compared to Coco Pops. Weetos and Coco Pops are pretty similar when it comes to calorie content, however Weetos are slightly lower in calories per serving at 112kcal compared to Coco Pops which contain 116kcal.

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Weetos and Coco Pops both have a small amount of salt added to the ingredients, neither are high in salt, but if this is a consideration for you, of the two Coco Pops contain more salt per serving than Weetos. We’re passionate about helping you start your day in the best way and we are committed to doing this in a sustainable, responsible way. We recommend that you always check the packaging for allergen advice and talk to your doctor if you need any further food allergy advice. For a ready to eat cereal that is an even more heart-healthy start to the day, swap for a shredded whole wheat cereal or no added sugar or salt muesli (see above) as these don’t contain any added sugar or salt. However, in reality, commercial honey production does harm bees and The Vegan Society states that honey is not vegan.But some plain cereal, which you would expect to be vegan, actually contains hidden animal ingredients. Start your day with one of our delicious breakfast cereals or on the go options as part of a healthy and balanced diet. As well as this, you’ll be getting the fibre from the whole grains, plus there is no added sugar or salt. Swapping to an unsweetened equivalent, like cornflakes or puffed rice, would be a good first step and add a serving of fruit for one of your five- a-day plus some added sweetness.