Life cereal original
Medium GI
GL 76.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 51 per 100 g
- Contains whole grains
- High added sugar
Life cereal original has a glycemic index of 66, lower than plain Basic Cereal (75). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 76.5.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 27 per 100 g Unsweetened muesli provides a lower GI (45 vs 66) and a substantially lower glycemic load, helping to prevent the sharp glucose spikes associated with the original cereal.
Muesli (rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, no added sugars) - GL 1 per 100 g This swap offers a dramatic reduction in glycemic impact (GL 1 vs 51), providing high protein and healthy fats to keep blood sugar levels very stable.
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Forms of Basic Cereal
- GI 75 · GL 64 per 100 g
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
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 18 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 15 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2.1 g |
| Insoluble | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains whole grains
- Good fiber content
- High added sugar
- High glycemic load
- Processed grain product
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Life cereal original?
Life cereal original has a glycemic index of 66 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 76.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 51.
Is Life cereal original good for people with insulin resistance?
Life cereal original has a medium glycemic index (66). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Muesli (rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, no added sugars).
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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