Corn flakes: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: corn flakes.
85.3g net carbs per 100 g
5.7carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
80glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 85.3 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Energy | 384 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174648 “Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes”. Net carbs = total carbs 88.0 g − fiber 2.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 cup28 g | 2 cups56 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 23.9 | 47.8 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.4 | 4.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Glycemic load | 19 | 38 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 80. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Cornflakes, mean of 10 foods
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