Blood Sugar Impact of General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. However, the fiber content may help slow sugar absorption.
Key Nutrients
Per 24.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 24.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 12.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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 OATS, CLUSTER (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA, CORN SYRUP, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT), CANOLA OIL, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.), SUGAR, KAMUT BRAND KHORASAN WHEAT, SPELT, CORN STARCH, REFINER'S SYRUP, SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR ADDED, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
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🍭
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
SYRUP*
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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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🎨
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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🫧
Fat
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OIL*
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⬜
Filler
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STARCH*
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🌡️
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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🍚
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
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🌿
Natural
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SALT
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🥖
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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💦
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
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⚗️
Synthetic Additive
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COLOR*
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Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 32.9.
General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 32.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain contains 79.2g carbs, 20.8g sugars, 8.3g fiber, and 12.5g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating General Mills, Lightly Sweetened Oat Cereal, Cherrios + Ancient Grain, Cherrios + Ancient Grain into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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