Cheerios cereal
High GI
GL 81 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 54 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- High glycemic index and load
Cheerios cereal has a glycemic index of 74 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 81.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 4 per 100 g This swap offers a significantly lower glycemic index (35 vs 74) and glycemic load, providing protein and healthy fats that help blunt the blood sugar spike.
Natural yogurt with fresh fruits and nuts - GL 23 per 100 g Quinoa flakes are a nutrient-dense, lower-GI alternative that provides more sustained energy than the high-GI Cheerios.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 375 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 73 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Soluble | 2.7 g |
| Insoluble | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low added sugar
- Contains some protein
- High glycemic index and load
- Moderately processed
- Contains added sugars
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cheerios cereal?
Cheerios cereal has a glycemic index of 74 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 81; per 100 g the glycemic load is 54.
Is Cheerios cereal good for people with insulin resistance?
Cheerios cereal has a high glycemic index (74) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Natural yogurt with fresh fruits and nuts.
How does Cheerios cereal affect blood sugar?
Cheerios cereal has a glycemic load of 54 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
Check Cheerios cereal in the Logi app, with your portion.
