Blood Sugar Impact of General Mills, Cheerios, Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened 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 29.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 24.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g |
Community Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 29.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available 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 CORN, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN RICE, CORN STARCH, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, CORN BRAN, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CANOLA AND/OR RICE BRAN OIL, COLOR ADDED. 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.
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 |
|---|---|
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🍭
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
SYRUP*
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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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🍚
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
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🌿
Natural
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SALT
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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
These tags help categorize General Mills, Cheerios, Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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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, Cheerios, Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 41.2.
General Mills, Cheerios, Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 41.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
General Mills, Cheerios, Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal contains 82.8g carbs, 20.7g sugars, 10.3g fiber, and 6.9g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. 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, Cheerios, Multi Grain Lightly Sweetened Cereal into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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