Blood Sugar Impact of 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 53.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g |
| Sugars | 20.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 53.0 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:
RICE, SUGAR, WHOLE WHEAT, RAISINS, OAT AND HONEY CLUSTER (WHOLE OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN SYRUP, RICE CEREAL [RICE, SUGAR, SALT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MALT FLAVORING, IRON, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CINNAMON, SALT, HONEY, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS), WHEAT BRAN, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, SALT, BARLEY MALT SYRUP, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), BHT (PRESERVATIVE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D.
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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.
RICE, SUGAR, WHOLE WHEAT, RAISINS, OAT AND HONEY CLUSTER (WHOLE OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN SYRUP, RICE CEREAL [RICE, SUGAR, SALT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MALT FLAVORING, IRON, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES, PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CINNAMON, SALT, HONEY, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS), WHEAT BRAN, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, SALT, BARLEY MALT SYRUP, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), BHT (PRESERVATIVE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D.
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Cereal is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 80.9.
Cereal has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 80.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Cereal contains 84.9g carbs, 37.7g sugars, 7.5g fiber, and 5.7g 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 Cereal into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Cereal compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cereal category for alternatives.