Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 58 (Medium) |
| Glycemic Load | 48 |
| Insulin Index | 60 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, Honeycomb Cereal Affects Your Health
Testosterone 43% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 11% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Testosterone 39% DV
Vitamin D (undefined% DV) activates Leydig cells for T production. Low D is linked to low T.
Cortisol 92% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 19% 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 47% DV
47% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 1650.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% DV |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 32% DV |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% DV |
| Sugar | 31.5 g | 63% DV |
| Sodium | 553.0 mg | 24% DV |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% DV |
| Magnesium | 45.0 mg | 11% DV |
| Phosphorus | 132.0 mg | 11% DV |
| Potassium | 142.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Zinc | 4.7 mg | 43% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.6 mg | 92% DV |
| Folate | 518.0 µg | 130% DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.7 µg | 196% DV |
| Vitamin A | 678.0 µg | 75% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% DV |
| Vitamin D | 7.8 µg | 39% DV |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 1% DV |
| Selenium | 10.4 µg | 19% DV |
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