THE KFC MASHPOTATO BOWL..IS IT A GOOD THING??

alveta
on 8/24/08 2:17 am - DAYTON , OH
I WANT TO KNOW IF THE KFC MASHED POTATO BOWL IS A GOOD THING OR NOT.IVE HAD ONE AND LOVED IT.IM 3 WEEKS OUT AND I WANNA TRY IT AGAIN BUT I WANT TO KNOW IF I SHOULD BACK OFF BEFORE ITS TO LATE LOL.MY POUCH SEEMS TO TOLERATE IT WELL TO......HELP PLEASE!
lysb
on 8/24/08 2:20 am - Alexandria, VA
My gut says NO!!!  here's a link to the info (31 grams fat, btw), sorry!  http://calorielab.com/restaurants/kfc/mashed-potato-bowl/2/3 5585

 

aimless
on 8/24/08 2:42 am - MA
Wow, that would be a big no.

Look:

http://www.yum.com/nutrition/results.asp?BrandID=2&BrandAbbr=KFC

740 cal, 35g fat, 80g carbs

Isn't it amazing how much we USED to eat, compared to what we're supposed to be eating now?
Jupiter6
on 8/24/08 3:03 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ
Mashed potatoes are a high glycemic carbohydrate that does nothing good for you. Nothing!

It has 740 calories (which is more than you should be eating IN A DAY),  35 g of fat-- 9 of which is crappy saturated fat. It has 2350g of sodium (holy salt-lick!) It has EIGHTY carbs! 80! Now it does have 27 g of protein, but I think you could get that in a way that's less-- toxic.

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AmyBeth :)
on 8/24/08 3:06 am - Fort Smith, AR
I dont know about the rest of the people on here but I feel absolutely awkard driving through those places now, I dont even do it with my son much, he is eating so much better also.  The one thing I did newly post op was the pintos and cheese at Taco Hell but it made like 5 meals for me and help with the constipation.  I have tried on the road in a pinch the McDonalds grilled chicken  wrap but mostly I get tea at those places.  Also I dont do corn anymore at all, just because it is carbs, no protein and does nothing for me, and I think those bowls  have corn in them but I dont know for certian.  I saw the stats from other posters.

AB
BOS02215
on 8/24/08 3:06 am
Why don't you make your own version with instant mashed potatoes (eliminate the butter, make them with non fat milk) and spray a low or no calorie butter subsitute on them... add a few pieces of grilled chicken (when your NUT says it's ok)  and a bit of parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

whlhorse
on 8/24/08 3:08 am
I will agree, No.

 Too much fat, and not much nutrition.

 Your pouch will like the potatoes, but there is better things to eat!! Probably not at KFC, lol.

If you were stuck in a pinch maybe, but certainly not a special trip for it!!

I am a bit further out, but I find that Jr whopper (guts only) works for me in a pinch.

Best of luck to you,

Diana


HW 288
SW 251
CW 168
TT 11-05-2010
Martha M.
on 8/24/08 3:21 am - Ipswich, MA
It's absolutely not a good choice, for anyone, newly post-o*****t.  It's extremely high fat and sodium, not to mention more calories than you should be taking in for a whole day at this point.  Not only that, but according to Calorie King, those things are over 1lb per serving.  Did you actually eat a whole one?  That's 16 ounces of food, which soft or not, could potentially damage your pouch.

I'd also suggest that you ask your surgeon about a referral to a Nutritionist or Dietician, as they would be good resources for you.  They can show you how to read food labels and nutritional information so that you can determine what foods will be good choices for you.

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california49er
on 8/24/08 3:39 am - Modesto, CA
I've not tried it yet, but I'm told that mashing cooked cauliflower is very good and gives you a similar sensation of mashed potatos.....and healthier, too.

Just a thought.
Melissa N.
on 8/24/08 3:46 am - Stafford, VA

It is very good!  I have had this pre-op and I think it is better then mashed potatoes.  Extremely tasty.

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