People looking for a quick breakfast option generally go for cornflakes and milk. Though it is certainly a quickie for working professionals who wish to grab a bite before going to work, cornflakes might not be the best food for diabetic patients.
Despite being a popular choice, cornflakes have a high glycemic index. This means that they release sugars into the bloodstream quicker than many other foods. The sugar contained in cornflakes is fructose. This is a simple carbohydrate that is easily digested and can raise blood sugar levels.
Regular consumption of cornflakes along with honey or sugar can further increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in people who are non-diabetic. They raise blood sugar levels in people who already have type 2 diabetes leading to symptoms of high sugar levels.
Cornflakes are certainly not the preferable breakfast option for people with diabetes and should not be included in a diabetes diet menu.
Calories in Corn Flakes (100 gm.)
| Calories | 357 Kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 gm. |
| Fat | 0.4 gm. |
| Saturated Fat | 0.12 gm. |
| Carbohydrates | 84.1 gm. |
| Fiber | 3.3 gm. |
| Sodium | 729 mg. |
| Potassium | 168 mg. |
| Calcium | 5 mg. |
| Iron | 28.9 mg. |
| Zinc | 1 mg. |
Vitamins in Corn Flakes (100 gm.)
| Vitamin A | 481 μg. |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.52 mg. |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.79 mg. |
| Vitamin B9 | 357 μg. |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg. |
| Active Vitamin D3 | 3.86 μg. |
