54/100

Grains & Bread

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 load
13
Sugar (g)
1
Fiber (g)
3
Protein (g)
4

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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Frequently asked questions

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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