What’s Really In Your Breakfast Buns? | Talking Point | Full Episode

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  • Whether it’s beneath your HDB block, in a mall, or at a bus interchange, bun bakeries are everywhere in Singapore. Most of us grew up eating these buns for breakfast or as a snack, and stalls today have gotten even more innovative with flavours. Yet we’ve never really thought to ask just how healthy they actually are. So Host Steven Chia does a deep dive into the world of buns, including taking some fan favourites to a lab, to find out their nutritional information.
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Komentáře • 151

  • @ethantan6737
    @ethantan6737 Před rokem +176

    I relate to Steven’s struggles in communicating with the stall owner haha, love this

  • @aslau3820
    @aslau3820 Před rokem +248

    I am always impressed with the thought, planning, production quality, and comprehensiveness of the topic that is being covered by CNA Insider. Great value for the use of my time. Thank you!

  • @jrPaperbag
    @jrPaperbag Před rokem +66

    That moment when you realise Rai's Mandarin is more fluent than Steve's xD.
    Thank you for the episode.

  • @amandalim8733
    @amandalim8733 Před rokem +38

    Watched the entire episode and proceeds to breadtalk to buy 5 buns to eat. Bread is life, period😂🤟🏼

  • @samuelross9884
    @samuelross9884 Před rokem +20

    That uncle at 7:00 was such a dear. I wish him and his family the very best. May his shop prosper, and may he live long and be well!

    • @SuccessforLifester
      @SuccessforLifester Před rokem +2

      He is quite a smart uncle. Replying without giving away how much business he is doing and also little information on the nutrition of the buns.

    • @danielradcliffeissopretty
      @danielradcliffeissopretty Před rokem +1

      Same, he's so cute too

  • @mandytan7582
    @mandytan7582 Před rokem +14

    can CNA also find out how healthy all these poke bowls/grain bowls what are being sold in CBD.. it claims to be healthy and it comes with a hefty price

  • @jonyongkkkl5119
    @jonyongkkkl5119 Před rokem +20

    lowest calorie doesn't mean it's the healthiest, hotdog itself is a type of heavily-processed food, which is linked to cancer and other health issue. And different people have different minimum intake of daily calories, not everyone is the same. there are also metabolism rate that needs to be considered. in conclusion, breakfast bun itself is not that all bad when compared to other foods that are available. As always, everything in moderation.

    • @kokwei5525
      @kokwei5525 Před rokem +3

      I too thought they would discuss it more deeply with the nutritional facts of each buns, since already doing the lab test...
      agree that the buns should be considered with other factors as a whole, not just calorie and sugar level, e.g. hotdog bun surely has high sodium level

    • @ErosCoachingCom
      @ErosCoachingCom Před rokem +1

      I was thinking same thing! So dumb of them. They didn't caution about heavily processed food and link with health.

  • @lplp7656
    @lplp7656 Před rokem

    great insight Steve! always loved ur videosss!

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester Před rokem +3

    11:14 receptionist is always in a difficult position. Seeing food sent there for testing but she couldn't eat them

  • @isaactan8614
    @isaactan8614 Před rokem +2

    very informative! Keep em coming

  • @sengaoh4768
    @sengaoh4768 Před rokem +6

    ahh.. i was just thinking about how unhealthy buns can be and I have most of my qns answered. Thanks CNA for always providing us with such educational documentaries. Steve, you are cute with your floss dance. Love

  • @peteryeng
    @peteryeng Před rokem +99

    Thank you for the comparison. I think I may walk away with the impression that the hotdog bun is healthiest. But that ignores the nitrite preservative in the hot dog which can be really bad for intestinal health. Calories is only one criterion. There are things that are actually harmful. And that is not limited to buns. I think it is more accurate to say the program investigates the caloric value of the buns, not how healthy they are. For an underweight person, higher calorie is healthier.

    • @sharonng9138
      @sharonng9138 Před rokem +11

      also the sodium content

    • @traveller_andrew
      @traveller_andrew Před rokem +12

      Totally agree, there is a lot more to this. It's kind of alluded to by the nutritionist but limited context is given to this.

    • @patleo123
      @patleo123 Před rokem +4

      Hotdog is processed food. Unhealthy.

  • @oliver_guzman
    @oliver_guzman Před rokem +3

    This episode is superb!!!!!

  • @anitayip5554
    @anitayip5554 Před rokem +4

    Please share home bake bread recipe. It looked so soft and fluffy...yum!
    Love watching Talking Points. From Australia.

  • @asproutingpot
    @asproutingpot Před rokem +14

    Wish the lab test had more options than just calories and sugar

  • @addicted2me
    @addicted2me Před rokem

    Yea!!new topics pls. Made my day !!

  • @heartcontract
    @heartcontract Před rokem +2

    Wow this kept me in suspense for 17 minutes, It seems like I can continue my love hot dog buns.

  • @moltenbullet
    @moltenbullet Před rokem +15

    Saw Steven and the crew setting up to film at toa payoh a few weeks back. I really wanted to stop and say hi, but for the life of me I couldn't remember his name in that moment arghhh. So I shied away.

    • @SuccessforLifester
      @SuccessforLifester Před rokem +1

      Coincidentally I saw Steven Lim in Orchard road a few days ago. He was trying to ask a passenger to join something.

  • @sTarRyNiiTeX
    @sTarRyNiiTeX Před rokem +7

    Wonderful video!! I thought something lacking could be the comparison of homemade bread versus store bought ones in terms of the calories/softness/healthiness of it? But again different bread fillings will result in different results. I'm still a bread lover, they just taste so satisfying!

  • @thihal123
    @thihal123 Před 3 měsíci

    I love this channel. So informative

  • @kingdompeople3887
    @kingdompeople3887 Před rokem

    Hi thks for all the episodes, absolutely love them. Could you also do one on Carb blockers ? Do they really work ?

  • @bob-rz9th
    @bob-rz9th Před rokem +2

    this was really good!!! please do another maybe on another popular food :”)

  • @LizzyDel
    @LizzyDel Před rokem +11

    This was a fun peek into another culture! :)

    • @samuelross9884
      @samuelross9884 Před rokem +1

      Yes, I enjoyed it! The uncle at 7:00 was really sweet.

  • @piracharkaromniwarnthomppa6777

    Have never liked bread esp those with fanciful fanco variety. However after watching Jeremy Low eating, I went to buy the fanciful variety and now I m hooked on them. 😅

  • @Claudia-he6sj
    @Claudia-he6sj Před rokem +4

    HAHAHA Steve's Mandarin 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @munster1404
    @munster1404 Před rokem +9

    Tracking calories remove all of the joys in life. Hope the featured bakeries don’t lose business. Lolz

  • @glencorajane
    @glencorajane Před rokem +2

    The poor uncle selling the buns probably doesn’t know that his interview lead into the revealing of how unhealthy the buns are. Although I find this documentary informative, butI find the interview a bit underhanded. You just never know how the media will twist any interviews to their own agenda.

  • @badboi888
    @badboi888 Před rokem +31

    Calories aside, why didn't they compare the sodium and saturated/trans fat? Hotdog bun have lesser sugar but I think it would contain more fats and sodium.

    • @maryk4449
      @maryk4449 Před rokem +1

      Yes, sodium and fat should be measured as well to arrive at a more informed view of what’s healthy.

    • @GwenWalks
      @GwenWalks Před rokem

      Because there are a lot of misconception that fats and sodium are bad for the body when in fact sugar is actually the main cause for multiple cardiovascular diseases and as well as diabetes and obesity. Don't let the mega companies fool you on how dangerously addictive sugar is and how detrimental it is for our body!

  • @dinomite3794
    @dinomite3794 Před rokem +2

    I LOVE TALKING POINT SO MUCH STEVEN U ABSOLUTE BEAST KEEP UPLOADING U AWESOME MCSWAG

  • @akudian00
    @akudian00 Před rokem

    I love buns so much. They are so delicious

  • @user-ijh7tl5ie3
    @user-ijh7tl5ie3 Před rokem

    20:20 Dietrition Liyan Huang makes a lot of sense👍

  • @beautyofslowliving
    @beautyofslowliving Před rokem

    Not sponsored but a repeat consumer of Upgrain - they're an SG food tech company that claims to create bread and bakes that are low carb and high in Fiber, they do testing on their main products, would be interesting to see an update with food alternatives like these and whether or not they are really healthier.

  • @kwangee
    @kwangee Před rokem +6

    Still healthy than fast food, still more delicious than other foods

  • @davidezhuo6328
    @davidezhuo6328 Před rokem +2

    Very good episode on researching kcal on breads. 👍

  • @the_yang7536
    @the_yang7536 Před rokem +8

    Which is why I don’t eat buns….even if they claim to be ‘healthy’ or made with ‘less sugar/fat/oil’, you’ll never know what they actually contain.

    • @sleepandrelaxation3395
      @sleepandrelaxation3395 Před rokem

      So what are the "healthy" alternatives you would recommend... within the same price range and convenience...

    • @the_yang7536
      @the_yang7536 Před rokem

      @@sleepandrelaxation3395 sunshine smart carb

    • @tricialow217
      @tricialow217 Před rokem

      I don't eat them anymore, because they are really addictive. And I always feel tired after eating them.

  • @fansizhe9997
    @fansizhe9997 Před rokem +1

    My husband & I Love buns!!?👍😋😋😋😋🥰😍😍😍😍😍 We miss Singapore 😢

  • @dd-dd2co
    @dd-dd2co Před 11 měsíci

    LOL at that first bakery's comment about competition. When you have your rich parents' money as backing you're not worried about competition or failing.

  • @danielradcliffeissopretty

    The uncle is so cute HAHAHAH

  • @tinateh
    @tinateh Před rokem

    Good to know but it's not just about calories. I would want fibre and proteins. German breads fulfil the criteria but it's an acquired taste. After you get used to coarse and textured breads with lots of seeds, grains and nuts with harder crusts, and they are incidentally also more flavourful, it's hard to go back to white breads. You can't do without any sugar, it feeds the yeast and that makes the dough rise.

  • @wiltherchong
    @wiltherchong Před rokem +2

    no wonder red bean buns are addictive to me🤣

  • @raclj9940
    @raclj9940 Před rokem +2

    steves mandarin.... jialat ahahah

  • @ostermanumbrellaco.7445
    @ostermanumbrellaco.7445 Před rokem +13

    It really is scary to think about the addiction to carbohydrates like rice and buns. Some people need to eat them almost everyday to feel satisfied and when they go cold turkey they’re body has blowback effects.

  • @lalakuma9
    @lalakuma9 Před rokem

    You have mentaiko buns in Singapore?! I'm jealous

  • @weikean8990
    @weikean8990 Před rokem +1

    How about the Gardenia & other brands of plain sandwich bread?😎😊

  • @SuccessforLifester
    @SuccessforLifester Před rokem +1

    Next interesting topic to cover is hamburgers. Though some do provide calories information but not sure if they are accurate

  • @bummers
    @bummers Před 10 měsíci

    Maybe CNA can do some of these analysis on food and drinks from fastfood chains and coffee chains like Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaves, and Deli France?

  • @wumingkkk
    @wumingkkk Před rokem +1

    You cannot ask stall uncles scientific questions. They will give you an answer that is advantageous to them.

  • @lowscarlett4332
    @lowscarlett4332 Před rokem +5

    Now, I’m wondering what about those atas looking sour dough breads 😂. How healthy are they compared to normal buns and all.

    • @lowscarlett4332
      @lowscarlett4332 Před rokem

      @@traveller_andrew ooo, thanks for the useful information!

  • @jameslu6608
    @jameslu6608 Před rokem +1

    The answers are at 18:17

  • @owl77
    @owl77 Před rokem +2

    My go to is Chinese bun, big Bao. Value for 💰. 😋
    But I think the testing on less healthy bun missed one point which the 🌭 has more unhealthy stuff inside. 🤔

    • @SuccessforLifester
      @SuccessforLifester Před rokem

      Indeed I think bao is more healthy. It is using rice flour. Better for the digestive system as it is gluten free

  • @martinh619
    @martinh619 Před rokem

    how much it cost to keep classic mercedes in singapore

  • @peyseegoh5516
    @peyseegoh5516 Před rokem

    Wondering if the analysis of those buns include the fillings, floss and hotdog?

  • @JustAThought155
    @JustAThought155 Před 11 měsíci

    Great episode. Thank you. These people are obviously burning more calories than I am. Just looking at those yummy buns are making me gain weight! Wow! They look great! Is diabetes a factor as more people are consuming those buns?

  • @manuelmacalinao500
    @manuelmacalinao500 Před 11 měsíci

    those calorie count are not bad. a cinnabon has 880 calories, a normal meal in the US is 1200-1600+ calories.

  • @pyt6631
    @pyt6631 Před rokem +3

    Buntastic episode 😂

  • @seepeoplenotme
    @seepeoplenotme Před měsícem

    Interested to see the sodium content in the buns, especially the hotdog ones

  • @happycook6737
    @happycook6737 Před rokem +2

    What about a show on kaya toast? History, diversity, etc. To me it's an iconic Singaporean food.

  • @sara.cbc92
    @sara.cbc92 Před rokem

    This host looks like Han Geng from that K-Pop group

  • @jerminho
    @jerminho Před rokem +3

    This series of shows should be called ‘Steve Chia ruins everything’

  • @itzSoonz
    @itzSoonz Před rokem

    i ship the both of them

  • @honeybeenoonie
    @honeybeenoonie Před rokem

    Omg i am not gonna look at the buns the same way again😱

  • @antoinesimeon728
    @antoinesimeon728 Před rokem

    Might preservatives/stabilisers/emulsifiers impeded digestion+nutrient absorption process?
    What other side effects might we need to be concerned about? Eg, effects on gut flora etc.
    Afterall, digestion rely on the same natural processes which these chemicals target.

  • @ennasor
    @ennasor Před rokem

    First, BBT.. now buns. All my fav. Sigh.

  • @awfully.average
    @awfully.average Před rokem

    the zai lai uncle sibey smart.... never divulge the numbers sold hehehehehhe old fox!

  • @DonHoo
    @DonHoo Před rokem

    Put those buns discussion aside, I just realised that having a tin of coca cola is actually equivalent to 3 table spoons of sugar! 😲🤯

  • @thirtyoneseventeen6402

    My auto immune can’t handle this 😂😭

  • @Zz59295
    @Zz59295 Před rokem +6

    Am I the only one who is shocked by half a can of soda have more calories than a bowl of prawn noodle soup ?

  • @lalakuma9
    @lalakuma9 Před rokem +2

    I think it's exactly because buns are heavy in carbohydrate and low in protein that you should NOT eat it for breakfast. If I eat 3 buns first thing in the morning, I'll want to fall asleep by 10am, and have more food when I wake up. Carbohydrate and sugar-heavy foods cause your blood sugar to spike (thus making you hyper, then sleepy immediately afterwards) and they're not as filling as protein. If you want to feel full and not sleepy in the morning, you should be eating protein instead.

  • @kichaa13
    @kichaa13 Před rokem

    Showing the coke zero when talking about sugar in the red bean bun mean there's no sugar in the bun right? Right?

  • @sumosumo888
    @sumosumo888 Před rokem

    why hasnt CNA connected the sugar from the buns to diabetes? Same for any carbs? Breads converts to sugar almost immediately upon ingestion. that is a big contributor to diabetes in singapore. Bread = sugar = sugar addiction.

  • @alvinlim2847
    @alvinlim2847 Před rokem

    At this rate, they will be saying every single item out there is trying to kill us

  • @lixp7280
    @lixp7280 Před rokem

    I wonder if it's healthier if we make our own bread at home

  • @MSGaddicts
    @MSGaddicts Před rokem

    So how much salt was in that sausage bun? Being a processed meat I'm assuming it will be high.

  • @victorlim1561
    @victorlim1561 Před rokem +1

    再来!

  • @rabbit5000
    @rabbit5000 Před rokem

    17:56 calories breakdown

  • @beckham48
    @beckham48 Před rokem

    People thought the most unhealthy will be hot dog bun

  • @victoriaregina8344
    @victoriaregina8344 Před rokem

    I only eat dessert buns!

  • @jarrodyuki7081
    @jarrodyuki7081 Před rokem

    does bobba fett like red bean buns i do and green tea.

  • @haroldz123
    @haroldz123 Před rokem

    Where is Chinese bun? Yummy

  • @itzSoonz
    @itzSoonz Před rokem

    $120 a month is considered ok

  • @ukelilly
    @ukelilly Před rokem

    It's bread so all very unhealthy. How yummy? All yummy . The healthiest ? idk..perhaps the hotdog bun.
    How long can you keep the hotdog bun if in a fridge or in room temp ?

  • @bt4831
    @bt4831 Před rokem

    All of them are unhealthy. Although the hot dog bun has the lowest sugar and calories, the sausage itself is a processed food and its linked to increased risk of colon cancer. Bottom line is, if you want to eat the healthiest buns, make it yourself. If you don't have time, then just grab a salad or a fruit instead.

  • @Shinkevo
    @Shinkevo Před rokem

    What about sodium? I would assume the hotdog bun would be the highest.

  • @Dandelion_flight
    @Dandelion_flight Před rokem

    @6:35 Uncle doesn't count the number of buns or trays he sells every day... nevermind... Uncle just counts the amount of money he collects every day... can already....

  • @IaneHowe
    @IaneHowe Před rokem

    Better question is how many empty useless calories are in your food. Not all calories are the same.

  • @charlesabraham1180
    @charlesabraham1180 Před rokem +2

    Eat bun with utensils?????

  • @hilmir
    @hilmir Před rokem

    SGD7 for a bun? only in singapore lol

  • @gotmyonu1027
    @gotmyonu1027 Před rokem +1

    Put in the freezer... Can last months

  • @edwardchua1248
    @edwardchua1248 Před rokem

    Like that, Singaporean don’t need to eat any sort of buns … including peaches..

  • @ottomantaiga8118
    @ottomantaiga8118 Před rokem

    Just eating buns for breakfast is sufficient then?

  • @amberwong8944
    @amberwong8944 Před rokem

    LOL at the 我不要做了

  • @milo178
    @milo178 Před rokem

    Lol… Hot dog bun healthy. Pls check again and reconfirm coz I highly doubt it.

  • @ebcho1
    @ebcho1 Před rokem

    All not healthy cause all got carbs (form of sugar), with some having cream/chesse and the sausage is processed meat. So just eat them in moderation, but best have it with fresh salads.

  • @Cglkk12
    @Cglkk12 Před rokem

    Should use approved industrial food chemical to enhance the flavor of organic food as organic food are tasteless and no much sweetness.

  • @phalaxis3573
    @phalaxis3573 Před 2 měsíci

    That's Coke Zero though lol.

  • @darkjabz
    @darkjabz Před rokem

    Steve needs a translator. haha

  • @Navinth_cp
    @Navinth_cp Před 3 měsíci

    Please look into 🍕 pizzas

  • @chilalachifwepa4347
    @chilalachifwepa4347 Před rokem

    We only have one type of bun in South Africa, the one used for burgers 🍔 😒. Anyway I'm gluten intolerant so 🤷🏾
    Oh wait 🤔 we have cheese buns too.

  • @xfool
    @xfool Před rokem

    I prefer the other type of buns

    • @babosing
      @babosing Před rokem

      could you be more specific?

  • @jarrodyuki7081
    @jarrodyuki7081 Před rokem

    oops!!!!!!!!!!!!!