Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 55 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 13 |
| Insulin Index | 40 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, dry Affects Your Health
Testosterone 15% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 21% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 71% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 29% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + folate. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Iron 46% DV
46% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 21% DV
21% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 1540.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% DV |
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% DV |
| Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% DV |
| Sugar | 30.0 g | 60% DV |
| Sodium | 506.0 mg | 22% DV |
| Calcium | 226.0 mg | 17% DV |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% DV |
| Magnesium | 88.0 mg | 21% DV |
| Phosphorus | 297.0 mg | 24% DV |
| Potassium | 424.0 mg | 9% DV |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | 15% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2 mg | 71% DV |
| Folate | 208.0 µg | 52% DV |
| Vitamin A | 520.0 µg | 58% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% DV |
| Selenium | 15.8 µg | 29% DV |
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