Basic Cereal
High GI
GL 19.2 per cup (30 g) · GL 64 per 100 g
- Some protein content
- Very high glycemic load
Basic Cereal has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One cup (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 19.2.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Basic Cereal
- GI 35 · GL 16.1 per 100 g sugar freebrand: catalina_crunch
Sugar-free catalina crunch - GI 38 · GL 25 per 100 g brand: all_bran
All-bran cereal - GI 33 · GL 26.4 per 100 g brand: fiber_one
Fiber one cereal original - GI 60 · GL 33 per 100 g high protein
High protein cereal - GI 50 · GL 34 per 100 g mixed 7
7-grain mix - GI 55 · GL 36 per 100 g brand: kashigo protein and fiber
Kashi GO Protein & Fiber Cereal - High protein caramel cerealGI 65 · GL 39 per 100 g caramelhigh protein
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 30 g | 19.2 |
| 1 serving | 40 g | 25.6 |
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 | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Some protein content
- Contains dietary fiber
- Very high glycemic load
- High added sugar content
- Highly processed
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Basic Cereal?
Basic Cereal has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One cup (30 g) has a glycemic load of 19.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 64.
Is Basic Cereal good for people with insulin resistance?
Basic Cereal has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Rolled quinoa flakes.
Which form of Basic Cereal has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Basic Cereal in this database, Sugar-free catalina crunch has the lowest glycemic load (16.1 per 100 g).
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