Blood Sugar Impact of Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch 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.

Processed Cereal Products General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal

BSI: 60 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 43.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 34.3g Raises blood sugar 68.7
Fiber 3.4g Not digested -6.7
Net Carbs 31.0g Digestible carbs 62.0
Protein 3.9g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 2.4g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 60

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases. If you notice any errors or inconsistencies, please help us improve by reporting the issue.

Medical Notice: BSI is our proprietary estimate based on nutritional data. It considers net carbohydrates, fiber content, protein, and fat to estimate the potential impact on blood sugar levels. Individual responses may vary based on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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Key Nutrients

Per 43.0g serving
Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 34.3g
Sugars 12.3g
Fiber 3.4g
Protein 3.9g
Fat 2.4g

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Nutritional Information

Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.

Serving size 43.0 GRMg

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.4g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 144.1mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 34.3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 12%
Total Sugars 12.3g

* 18.6g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.9g 8%
Calcium 129.9mg 10%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 141.5mg 3%

* 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, CLUSTER (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, RICE FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, ALMONDS, MOLASSES, WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT GRAHAM FLOUR, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT, HONEY. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, HONEY, CORN STARCH, SALT, CANOLA OIL, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL ALMOND FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR. 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. CONTAINS WHEAT AND ALMOND INGREDIENTS.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.

Vitamins

Vitamin C 23% DV
Niacin (B3) 23% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 18% DV
Vitamin B6 41% DV
Vitamin B12 48% DV
Folate 47% DV

Minerals

Calcium 30% DV
Iron 47% DV
Potassium 9% DV
Magnesium 26% DV
Phosphorus 30% DV
Zinc 47% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.

Total Ingredients
35
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍭 Added Sugar
SUGAR SYRUP*
❓ Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
⬜ Filler
STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🍚 High GI Carb
SUGAR
🌿 Natural
SALT
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Ingredient Tags

🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Data Details

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2702543

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