Blood Sugar Impact of Lucky Charms Cereal
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 48.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 16.1g |
| Fiber | 3.1g |
| Protein | 3.6g |
| Fat | 1.9g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 48.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 20.8g 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, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GELATIN, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), 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.
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
SYRUP*
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🎨
Artificial Coloring
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RED 40*
YELLOW 5*
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⬜
Filler
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STARCH*
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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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🧂
Seasoning
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SALT
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⚗️
Synthetic Additive
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RED 40*
YELLOW 5*
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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
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Lucky Charms Cereal is a food product in the processed cereal products category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
Lucky Charms Cereal has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Lucky Charms Cereal contains 83.4g carbs, 33.5g sugars, 6.4g fiber, and 7.6g 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 Lucky Charms Cereal into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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