What are Sneaky Spike foods?

Sneaky Spike foods are foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises. There are 21,388 foods tagged as Sneaky Spike in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Sneaky Spike foods affect blood sugar levels?

Sneaky Spike foods are characterized by hidden sugars and sugar alternatives causing unexpected spikes. Hidden sugars can catch people off-guard, causing unexpected blood sugar rises even in foods that seem healthy or low in obvious sugars.

Why choose Sneaky Spike foods over other categories?

Sneaky Spike foods offer specific benefits including understanding hidden sugars, better label reading, informed choices. Understanding these foods helps you avoid unexpected blood sugar rises that can occur with seemingly healthy processed foods.

How can I incorporate Sneaky Spike foods into my meals?

Popular Sneaky Spike foods include Granola Bars, Fruit Juices, Flavored Yogurt. Always read labels carefully and consider these foods as occasional treats rather than daily staples, pairing them with protein when possible.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Sneaky Spike foods?

The main risk is unexpected blood sugar rises. Always read ingredient labels and be aware that 'healthy' marketing doesn't guarantee blood sugar friendliness.

Where can I find the full list of Sneaky Spike foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Sneaky Spike foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

🥷 Sneaky Spike Foods | Hidden Sugar Foods That Raise Blood Glucose

Foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Ingredients	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
Save to Collection Amazon	Nature Valley, Simple ... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Simple Nut B... BSI: 16.26 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Nature Valley, Simple Nut Bar, Roaste... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Simple Nut B... BSI: 16.26 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 7 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	33.0g	16.26	7	11.0g	2.0g	13.0g	6.0g	6.0g	180
Nature Valley, Simple Nut Bar, Roasted Peanut, Almond & Honey, Roasted Peanut, Almond & Honey Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 33.0g BSI 16.26 Carbs 11.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 13.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Fiber One, Chewy Bars,... General Mills, Inc. Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Choc... BSI: 23.42 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 37 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Chocolate Pean... General Mills, Inc. Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Choc... BSI: 23.42 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 37 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	23.0g	23.42	37	17.0g	5.0g	2.5g	1.0g	5.0g	90
Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brand: Fiber One Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 23.0g BSI 23.42 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 2.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cheesecake Bar, Salted... General Mills, Inc. Cheesecake Bar, Salted Caramel BSI: 36.67 - High Impact Ingredients: 52 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Cheesecake Bar, Salted Caramel General Mills, Inc. Cheesecake Bar, Salted Caramel BSI: 36.67 - High Impact Ingredients: 52 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded	38.0g	36.67	52	24.0g	5.0g	6.0g	2.0g	10.0g	150
Cheesecake Bar, Salted Caramel Brand: Fiber One Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Serving: 38.0g BSI 36.67 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 10.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Nature Valley, Crunchy... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Crunchy Gran... BSI: 51.85 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Nature Valley, Crunchy Granola Bars, ... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Crunchy Gran... BSI: 51.85 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	42.0g	51.85	10	29.0g	2.0g	7.0g	3.0g	12.0g	190
Nature Valley, Crunchy Granola Bars, Maple Brown Sugar, Maple Brown Sugar Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 42.0g BSI 51.85 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Bear Naked H&W Bars Ma... Kashi Us Bear Naked H&W Bars Maple 2 Oz BSI: 48.12 - High Impact Ingredients: 22 Cereal/Muesli Bars Branded Bear Naked H&W Bars Maple 2 Oz Kashi Us Bear Naked H&W Bars Maple 2 Oz BSI: 48.12 - High Impact Ingredients: 22 Cereal/Muesli Bars Branded	57.0g	48.12	22	29.9g	4.2g	12.5g	8.8g	11.9g	259
Bear Naked H&W Bars Maple 2 Oz Brand: Kashi Us Category: Cereal/Muesli Bars Serving: 57.0g BSI 48.12 Carbs 29.9g Sugar 11.9g Fiber 4.2g Fat 12.5g Protein 8.8g
Save to Collection Amazon	Multi Grain Cheerios +... General Mills, Inc. Multi Grain Cheerios + Anci... BSI: 39.22 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Cereal Branded Multi Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains... General Mills, Inc. Multi Grain Cheerios + Anci... BSI: 39.22 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Cereal Branded	28.0g	39.22	26	23.0g	3.0g	1.0g	2.0g	6.0g	100
Multi Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains Cereal Brand: General Mills Category: Cereal Serving: 28.0g BSI 39.22 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	General Mills, Cheerio... General Mills, Inc. General Mills, Cheerios, Mi... BSI: 52.11 - High Impact Ingredients: 69 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded General Mills, Cheerios, Milk 'N Cere... General Mills, Inc. General Mills, Cheerios, Mi... BSI: 52.11 - High Impact Ingredients: 69 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	40.0g	52.11	69	28.0g	1.0g	4.0g	4.0g	16.0g	160
General Mills, Cheerios, Milk 'N Cereal Bars, Hone Nut, Hone Nut Brand: General Mills Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 40.0g BSI 52.11 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lightly Sweetened Cris... General Mills, Inc. Lightly Sweetened Crispy Co... BSI: 49.16 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Cereal Branded Lightly Sweetened Crispy Corn Puffs, ... General Mills, Inc. Lightly Sweetened Crispy Co... BSI: 49.16 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Cereal Branded	33.0g	49.16	20	28.0g	3.0g	1.0g	2.0g	6.0g	120
Lightly Sweetened Crispy Corn Puffs, Honey Brand: General Mills Category: Cereal Serving: 33.0g BSI 49.16 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Raisin Oat Clusters Ce... General Mills, Inc. Raisin Oat Clusters Cereal BSI: 79.67 - High Impact Ingredients: 17 Cereal Branded Raisin Oat Clusters Cereal General Mills, Inc. Raisin Oat Clusters Cereal BSI: 79.67 - High Impact Ingredients: 17 Cereal Branded	58.0g	79.67	17	45.0g	4.0g	3.0g	6.0g	17.0g	220
Raisin Oat Clusters Cereal Brand: Nature Valley Category: Cereal Serving: 58.0g BSI 79.67 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cinnamon Biscuits With... General Mills, Inc. Cinnamon Biscuits With Almo... BSI: 37.79 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter ... General Mills, Inc. Cinnamon Biscuits With Almo... BSI: 37.79 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	38.0g	37.79	19	23.0g	3.0g	10.0g	3.0g	11.0g	190
Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling, Almond Butter Brand: Nature Valley Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 38.0g BSI 37.79 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 10.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Crunchy Granola Bars, ... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Dark ... BSI: 49.5 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Crunchy Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate ... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Dark ... BSI: 49.5 - High Impact Ingredients: 19 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	42.0g	49.5	19	28.0g	2.0g	8.0g	4.0g	12.0g	190
Crunchy Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 42.0g BSI 49.5 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Fiber One, Chewy Bars,... General Mills, Inc. Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Oats... BSI: 41.03 - High Impact Ingredients: 32 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Oats & Caramel... General Mills, Inc. Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Oats... BSI: 41.03 - High Impact Ingredients: 32 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	40.0g	41.03	32	30.0g	9.0g	3.5g	2.0g	9.0g	140
Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Oats & Caramel, Oats & Caramel Brand: Fiber One Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 40.0g BSI 41.03 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 9.0g Fat 3.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Nature Valley, Sweet &... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Sweet & Salt... BSI: 35.8 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Nature Valley, Sweet & Salty Nut Gran... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Sweet & Salt... BSI: 35.8 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	35.0g	35.8	26	20.0g	1.0g	8.0g	4.0g	7.0g	170
Nature Valley, Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Peanut, Peanut Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 35.0g BSI 35.8 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Pb & J Chewy G... General Mills, Inc. Organic Pb & J Chewy Granol... BSI: 32.68 - High Impact Ingredients: 14 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Organic Pb & J Chewy Granola Bars General Mills, Inc. Organic Pb & J Chewy Granol... BSI: 32.68 - High Impact Ingredients: 14 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	28.0g	32.68	14	18.0g	1.0g	4.5g	2.0g	8.0g	120
Organic Pb & J Chewy Granola Bars Brand: Annie's Homegrown Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 28.0g BSI 32.68 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Cereal, Raisin Bran Cl... General Mills, Inc. Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters BSI: 71.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 40 Cereal Branded Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters General Mills, Inc. Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters BSI: 71.0 - High Impact Ingredients: 40 Cereal Branded	55.0g	71.0	40	46.0g	10.0g	1.0g	3.0g	14.0g	170
Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters Brand: Fiber One Category: Cereal Serving: 55.0g BSI 71.0 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 10.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Nature Valley, Protein... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Protein Oatm... BSI: 84.83 - High Impact Ingredients: 16 Cereal Branded Nature Valley, Protein Oatmeal, Cranb... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Protein Oatm... BSI: 84.83 - High Impact Ingredients: 16 Cereal Branded	73.0g	84.83	16	48.0g	4.0g	4.0g	10.0g	16.0g	260
Nature Valley, Protein Oatmeal, Cranberry, Apple Crunch, Cranberry, Apple Crunch Brand: Nature Valley Category: Cereal Serving: 73.0g BSI 84.83 Carbs 48.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Whole Grain Graham Sna... General Mills, Inc. Whole Grain Graham Snacks, ... BSI: 40.48 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Whole Grain Graham Snacks, Cinnamon General Mills, Inc. Whole Grain Graham Snacks, ... BSI: 40.48 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	30.0g	40.48	13	23.0g	2.0g	4.5g	2.0g	8.0g	140
Whole Grain Graham Snacks, Cinnamon Brand: Annie's Homegrown Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 30.0g BSI 40.48 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Nature Valley, Protein... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Protein Oatm... BSI: 90.62 - High Impact Ingredients: 17 Cereal Branded Nature Valley, Protein Oatmeal, Mixed... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Protein Oatm... BSI: 90.62 - High Impact Ingredients: 17 Cereal Branded	73.0g	90.62	17	51.0g	4.0g	4.0g	10.0g	18.0g	270
Nature Valley, Protein Oatmeal, Mixed Berry Crunch, Mixed Berry Crunch Brand: Nature Valley Category: Cereal Serving: 73.0g BSI 90.62 Carbs 51.0g Sugar 18.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 4.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Nature Valley, Sweet &... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Sweet & Salt... BSI: 39.99 - High Impact Ingredients: 23 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Nature Valley, Sweet & Salty Nut Gran... General Mills, Inc. Nature Valley, Sweet & Salt... BSI: 39.99 - High Impact Ingredients: 23 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	35.0g	39.99	23	22.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g	8.0g	160
Nature Valley, Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Almond, Almond Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 35.0g BSI 39.99 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Toasted Oats Cereal, H... Family Dollar Stores Inc. Toasted Oats Cereal, Honey Nut BSI: 43.17 - High Impact Ingredients: 25 Cereal Branded Toasted Oats Cereal, Honey Nut Family Dollar Stores Inc. Toasted Oats Cereal, Honey Nut BSI: 43.17 - High Impact Ingredients: 25 Cereal Branded	30.0g	43.17	25	24.0g	2.0g	1.0g	2.0g	11.0g	120
Toasted Oats Cereal, Honey Nut Brand: Family Gourmet Category: Cereal Serving: 30.0g BSI 43.17 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 2.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🥷 Sneaky Spike Foods | Hidden Sugar Foods That Raise Blood Glucose

Nature Valley, Simple Nut Bar, Roasted Peanut, Almond & Honey, Roasted Peanut, Almond & Honey

Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peanut Butter

Cheesecake Bar, Salted Caramel

Nature Valley, Crunchy Granola Bars, Maple Brown Sugar, Maple Brown Sugar

Bear Naked H&W Bars Maple 2 Oz

Multi Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains Cereal

General Mills, Cheerios, Milk 'N Cereal Bars, Hone Nut, Hone Nut

Lightly Sweetened Crispy Corn Puffs, Honey

Raisin Oat Clusters Cereal

Cinnamon Biscuits With Almond Butter Filling, Almond Butter

Crunchy Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter

Fiber One, Chewy Bars, Oats & Caramel, Oats & Caramel

Nature Valley, Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Peanut, Peanut

Organic Pb & J Chewy Granola Bars

Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters

Nature Valley, Protein Oatmeal, Cranberry, Apple Crunch, Cranberry, Apple Crunch

Whole Grain Graham Snacks, Cinnamon

Nature Valley, Protein Oatmeal, Mixed Berry Crunch, Mixed Berry Crunch

Nature Valley, Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Almond, Almond

Toasted Oats Cereal, Honey Nut