Cereal

Blood Sugar Impact of Whole Grain Cereal

Whole Grain Cereal
68

Whole Grain Cereal has a BSI score of 68.2, indicating substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 42.0g carbs, 9.0g sugar, 7.0g fiber, 5.0g protein per serving. Expected to cause significant blood sugar spike. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 55.0g serving

Whole grain cereal contains 42.0g of carbs, 9.0g of sugar, 5.0g of protein, 3.0g of fat, and 7.0g of fiber per 55.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 42.0g
Sugars 9.0g
Fiber 7.0g
Protein 5.0g
Fat 3.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
68

Whole grain cereal contains 76.4g of carbs, 16.4g of sugar, and 12.7g of fiber per 55.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 55.0 Gg

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 140.3mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g 25%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Other Carbohydrates 25.9g
Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
Iron 10.8mg 60%
Potassium 179.9mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SALT, FLAXSEED MEAL, WHEY (FROM MILK), KIWI JUICE CONCENTRATE, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, RASPBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, PROBIOTIC (BACILLUS COAGULANS GBI-30 6086), NATURAL FLAVOR, BLUEBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), RED BEET CONCENTRATE (COLOR), ELDERBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), RASPBERRY POWDER (COLOR). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 18% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 9% DV
Vitamin B6 8% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 109% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 27% DV
Phosphorus 27% DV
Zinc 99% DV
Copper 32% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar
SUGAR JUICE CONCENTRATE* SYRUP*
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
🍚 High GI Carb
SUGAR
🌿 Natural
MILK SALT
💪 Protein
MILK WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate
WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Whole Grain Cereal based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🧫 Protein Isolate
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Post Consumer Brands, Llc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2027466

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