Cereal is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.

How does Cereal affect blood sugar?

Cereal has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.

What are the nutritional facts for Cereal?

Cereal contains 85.7g carbs, 40.5g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 4.8g protein per 100g.

Is Cereal suitable for diabetics?

This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.

How can I use Cereal in meal planning?

Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Cereal into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.

How does Cereal compare to other foods?

Use our comparison tool to see how Cereal compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cereal category for alternatives.

Cereal Post Consumer Brands, Llc Branded

Blood Sugar Impact of Cereal

Cereal

100

Cereal has a BSI score of 100.0, indicating very substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 85.7g carbs, 40.5g sugar, 4.8g protein per serving. Likely to cause rapid, significant blood sugar elevation. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams

per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 42.0g serving

Cereal contains 36.0g of carbs, 17.0g of sugar, 2.0g of protein, 1.5g of fat, and 0.0g of fiber per 42.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	36.0g
Sugars	17.0g
Fiber	0.0g
Protein	2.0g
Fat	1.5g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:

100

Cereal contains 85.7g of carbs, 40.5g of sugar, and 0.0g of fiber per 42.0 MGg 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.

Community Blood Sugar Response

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Serving size 42.0 MGg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%

Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%

Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%

Sodium 220.1mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 36.0g 13%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%

Total Sugars 17.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%

Calcium 0.0mg 0%

Iron 2.7mg 15%

Potassium 60.1mg 1%

* 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:

RICE, SUGAR, MARSHMALLOWS (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, DEXTROSE, GELATIN, COCOA, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR), CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN D3, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A 661% DV

Vitamin D 25% DV

Niacin (B3) 119% DV

Thiamin (B1) 83% DV

Riboflavin (B2) 125% DV

Vitamin B6 112% DV

Vitamin B12 476% DV

Folate 119% DV

Minerals

Iron 36% DV

Potassium 4% DV

Zinc 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Nature's Path

Ingredient Type	Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar	DEXTROSE SUGAR SYRUP*
❓ Ambiguous	NATURAL FLAVOR*
🎨 Artificial Coloring	COLOR*
🫧 Fat	OIL*
⬜ Filler	STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive	NATURAL FLAVOR*
🍚 High GI Carb	DEXTROSE SUGAR
🌿 Natural	SALT
💦 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 Cereal based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar

❓ Ambiguous

🎨 Artificial Coloring

🫧 Fat

⬜ Filler

🌡️ Flavor Additive

🍚 High GI Carb

🌿 Natural

💦 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 83/100

Quality Tier High

USDA Food Record ID 2511635