Developed, produced and distributed by Abbott Laboratories, Glucerna food products provide dietary support to people with diabetes. These products include shakes, snack bars and cereals. According to Abbott's clinical studies, Glucerna products utilize several carbohydrates known to minimize blood sugar response. Glucerna cereals come in three flavors, all containing Abbott Laboratories proprietary blend of ingredients.
Serving Size and Varieties
Glucerna breakfast cereals comes in three varieties, Crunchy Flakes n' Almonds, Crunchy Flakes 'n Strawberries and Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins. One serving of Glucerna cereal equals ¾ cup or 35 g. Glucerna contains chromium picolinate, thought to help the body to better utilize its own production of insulin. However, according to a study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, chromium picolinate had little effect on insulin sensitivity.
Calories, Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium and Potassium
One serving of Glucerna Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins has 110 calories with a total fat content of 0.5 g. When eaten with ½ cup of skim milk, this cereal has 150 calories with 5 calories from fat. Glucerna cereal has no cholesterol, 210 mg of sodium and 200 mg of potassium.
Carbohydrates and Protein
A single serving of Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins has 28 g of carbohydrates, with 5 g of dietary fiber, 10 g of sugars and 3 g of protein. According to MayoClinic.com, a healthy breakfast cereal has at least 3 g of fiber, 13 g or less of sugar and less than 120 calories per serving. However, specific diet plans should be based on your physician's recommendation.
Vitamins and Minerals
Glucerna Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins is vitamin- and mineral-fortified and provides 4 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin D3, 6 percent of copper, 10 percent of phosphorus and magnesium, 15 percent of vitamin A, 25 percent of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, iron and chromium, 30 percent of molybdenum and 50 percent of manganese.
Ingredients and Allergen Alert
Glucerna Crunchy Flakes n' Raisins consists of wheat bran, raisins, whole wheat flour, the sweeteners sucromalt and fructose, corn bran, barley malt, soy protein isolate, salt, natural and artificial flavor, corn oil and natural vitamin E to preserve freshness. Glucerna cereals contain wheat and soy, which may be a concern to individuals sensitive to these known allergens.
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