Breakfast cereal
High GI
GL 96 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 64 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat content
- Very high glycemic load and index
Breakfast cereal has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 96.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.1 per 100 g They provide high amounts of fiber and protein without any added sugars, promoting better satiety and insulin sensitivity.
Chia seeds - GL 23 per 100 g They offer a better balance of protein and fiber, resulting in a much lower glycemic load than processed breakfast cereals.
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Forms of Breakfast cereal
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 25 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat content
- Moderate protein content
- Very high glycemic load and index
- High added sugar content
- Low fiber-to-carbohydrate ratio
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Breakfast cereal?
Breakfast cereal has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 96; per 100 g the glycemic load is 64.
Is Breakfast cereal good for people with insulin resistance?
Breakfast cereal has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Chia seeds.
Which form of Breakfast cereal has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Breakfast cereal in this database, Sugar free breakfast cereal has the lowest glycemic load (37 per 100 g).
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