Soul Food Nutrition Lookup
See the blood sugar impact of any soul food dish — and the swaps that let you keep eating what you love.
Regular Oatmeal
Moderate
Impact: medium
Carbs / serving
27g
Fiber / serving
4g
Glycemic Index
55
Serving
1/2 cup dry
In context
Carbs: approx. 45-60% of a typical diabetes-friendly meal allowance — like eating two medium-sized gala apples
Fiber: about 14% of the recommended daily intake — roughly the same amount found in a half-cup of cooked black-eyed peas
Glycemic Index: Low category (55) — comparable to the slow energy release of sweet potatoes
Recipe Intelligence
Low natural protein content
Good source for heart health
Quick and simple stovetop cooking
Freezes well for busy mornings
Versatile and familiar texture
Impossible to mess up
Perfect for batch cooking
A warming bowl of home
Blood-sugar-friendly swaps
Steel-Cut Oats
Why the swaps are better
Instant oats have higher GI
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