Blood Sugar Impact of Kellogg's Special K Cereal Blueberry Lemon 12.3 Oz
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 42.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 35.2g |
| Sugars | 11.8g |
| Fiber | 2.8g |
| Protein | 3.1g |
| Fat | 1.2g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 42.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.6g 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 WHEAT, RICE, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHEAT BRAN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND CANOLA), BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS, RICE FLOUR, DRIED BLUEBERRIES, MALT FLAVOR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MOLASSES, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) FOR FRESHNESS, BLACK CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE FOR COLOR, WHEAT, HONEY, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, CITRIC ACID, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, TURMERIC EXTRACT FOR COLOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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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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🍋
Acidifier
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CITRIC ACID
|
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🍭
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
JUICE CONCENTRATE*
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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🌡️
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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🧪
Preservative
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CITRIC ACID
|
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🥖
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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💦
Refined Fat
|
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Blueberry Lemon 12.3 Oz is a food product in the processed cereal products category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 63.6.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Blueberry Lemon 12.3 Oz has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 63.6. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Blueberry Lemon 12.3 Oz contains 83.9g carbs, 28.0g sugars, 6.7g fiber, and 7.4g protein per 100g.
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.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Kellogg's Special K Cereal Blueberry Lemon 12.3 Oz into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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