Heritage grain flakes
Medium GI
GL 39.6 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Heritage grain flakes has a glycemic index of 55, lower than plain Cereal flakes (75).
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 10.8 per 100 g Raw buckwheat groats have a lower glycemic load (15 vs 20) and a lower GI, making them a more blood-sugar-friendly grain alternative.
Cooked buckwheat - GL 0.1 per 100 g Adding chia seeds significantly lowers the overall glycemic impact of your meal due to their extremely low GI and GL.
Chia seeds - GL 0.1 per 100 g Flaxseed meal is an excellent low-glycemic addition that helps stabilize blood sugar levels compared to a grain-heavy breakfast.
Ground flaxseed and water mixture (flax egg)
Forms of Cereal flakes
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.5 g |
| Natural | 1.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Soluble | 2.7 g |
| Insoluble | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated | 0.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low added sugar
- Whole grain source
- Moderate glycemic load
- Lightly processed
- Lower protein than some cereals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Heritage grain flakes?
Heritage grain flakes has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 39.6 per 100 g.
Is Heritage grain flakes good for people with insulin resistance?
Heritage grain flakes has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cooked buckwheat.
Which form of Cereal flakes has the lowest glycemic load?
Heritage grain flakes has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cereal flakes in this database (39.6 per 100 g).
Check Heritage grain flakes in the Logi app, with your portion.
