Blood Sugar Impact of Whole Grain 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 55.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 7.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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 WHEAT, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SALT, FLAXSEED MEAL, WHEY (FROM MILK), KIWI JUICE CONCENTRATE, STRAWBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, RASPBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, PROBIOTIC (BACILLUS COAGULANS GBI-30 6086), NATURAL FLAVOR, BLUEBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), RED BEET CONCENTRATE (COLOR), ELDERBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), RASPBERRY POWDER (COLOR). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE (SOURCE OF ZINC).
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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
JUICE CONCENTRATE*
SYRUP*
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❓
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🐄
Animal Product
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MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
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WHEY
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
MILK
SALT
|
|
💪
Protein
|
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Whole Grain 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
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Whole Grain Cereal is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 68.2.
Whole Grain Cereal has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 68.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Whole Grain Cereal contains 76.4g carbs, 16.4g sugars, 12.7g fiber, and 9.1g 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 Whole Grain Cereal into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Whole Grain Cereal compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the cereal category for alternatives.