Cheerios
Moderate — Cheerios is neutral for fat-burning.
Low in sugar but still a high glycemic index — the oat flour is milled fine and extruded, which digests fast regardless of the sugar figure.
The breakdown
Per serving: 1 cup (28g)
Glycemic index 74 · Carbs 20g · Fat 2g · Processing ultra-processed
What this means for fat-burning
A FatTonic Score of 54 places cheerios in the Moderate band. The score is dominated by its glycemic load of 13 (moderate — a noticeable but manageable rise).
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Does cheerios spike insulin?
Cheerios has a glycemic load of 13 and a FatTonic Score of 54 out of 100, which means it is neutral for fat-burning. Low in sugar but still a high glycemic index — the oat flour is milled fine and extruded, which digests fast regardless of the sugar figure.
Is cheerios good for fat loss?
With a FatTonic Score of 54/100 (Moderate), cheerios is neutral for fat-burning. Low in sugar but still a high glycemic index — the oat flour is milled fine and extruded, which digests fast regardless of the sugar figure.
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