Cereal is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 69.3.

How does Cereal affect blood sugar?

Cereal has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 69.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.

What are the nutritional facts for Cereal?

Cereal contains 87.8g carbs, 39.0g sugars, 2.4g fiber, and 2.4g 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 Hometown Food Company Branded

Blood Sugar Impact of Cereal

Cereal

contains 87.8g carbs per 100g with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 69. Learn detailed nutrition facts for this Cereal to make informed diabetic food choices.

Grams

per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 41.0g serving

Cereal contains 36.0g of carbs, 16.0g of sugar, 1.0g of protein, 1.5g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 41.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	36.0g
Sugars	16.0g
Fiber	1.0g
Protein	1.0g
Fat	1.5g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:

Cereal contains 87.8g of carbs, 39.0g of sugar, and 2.4g of fiber per 41.0 Gg 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.

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Serving size 41.0 Gg

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 180.0mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 36.0g 13%

Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%

Total Sugars 16.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%

Calcium 150.1mg 12%

Iron 6.3mg 35%

Potassium 20.1mg 0%

* 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:

CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN MEAL, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, DEGERMED CORN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 6, TURMERIC (COLOR), RED 40, BLUE 1, BHT ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ZINC OXIDE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), FOLIC ACID.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Niacin (B3) 46% DV

Thiamin (B1) 167% DV

Vitamin B6 43% DV

Minerals

Calcium 37% DV

Iron 85% DV

Potassium 1% DV

Zinc 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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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 Hometown Food Company

Data Source Branded

Data Quality Score 75/100

Quality Tier High

USDA Food Record ID 2168954