Puffed wheat
High GI
GL 96 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 64 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- High glycemic index
Puffed wheat has a glycemic index of 80 (High). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 96.
Updated Feb 11, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Soluble | 1.1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- No added sugar
- High glycemic index
- High glycemic load
- Low fiber content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Puffed wheat?
Puffed wheat has a glycemic index of 80 (High). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 96; per 100 g the glycemic load is 64.
Is Puffed wheat good for people with insulin resistance?
Puffed wheat has a high glycemic index (80) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Cooked buckwheat.
How does Puffed wheat affect blood sugar?
Puffed wheat has a glycemic load of 64 per 100g, which indicates a significant impact on blood sugar levels.
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