Foods containing disguised sugars like fruit juice concentrates, syrups, and sugar aliases that cause unexpected blood sugar rises
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Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Acai Berry Chia Bar, Acai B...
BSI: 17.08 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 18
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Acai Berry Chia Bar, Acai B...
BSI: 17.08 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 18
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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25.0g | 17.08 | 14.0g | 5.0g | 4.5g | 100 | ||
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Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Apple Cinnamon Chia Bar, Ap...
BSI: 18.98 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 17
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Apple Cinnamon Chia Bar, Ap...
BSI: 18.98 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 17
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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25.0g | 18.98 | 15.0g | 5.0g | 4.5g | 100 | ||
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Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Mango Chia Bar, Mango
BSI: 17.03 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 17
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Mango Chia Bar, Mango
BSI: 17.03 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 17
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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25.0g | 17.03 | 14.0g | 5.0g | 5.0g | 100 | ||
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Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chi...
BSI: 16.92 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 18
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Pepsico, Inc. (Health Warrior)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chi...
BSI: 16.92 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 18
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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25.0g | 16.92 | 13.0g | 4.0g | 6.0g | 100 | ||
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Edward Leeds & Company
Granola Honey Almonds
BSI: 55.65 - High Impact
Ingredients: 14
Cereal
Branded
Edward Leeds & Company
Granola Honey Almonds
BSI: 55.65 - High Impact
Ingredients: 14
Cereal
Branded
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55.0g | 55.65 | 33.0g | 4.0g | 8.0g | 220 | ||
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Lidl
Original Mini Bite Sized Ch...
BSI: 40.45 - High Impact
Ingredients: 37
Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres
Branded
Lidl
Original Mini Bite Sized Ch...
BSI: 40.45 - High Impact
Ingredients: 37
Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres
Branded
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76.0g | 40.45 | 22.0g | 1.0g | 11.0g | 210 | ||
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Sagsveen & Sagsveen Food Brokers Ltd.
Honey Mustard Party Mix
BSI: 29.89 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 26
Other Snacks
Branded
Sagsveen & Sagsveen Food Brokers Ltd.
Honey Mustard Party Mix
BSI: 29.89 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 26
Other Snacks
Branded
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30.0g | 29.89 | 17.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 150 | ||
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Big 3 Packaging, Llc
Honey Roasted Gourmet Cashews
BSI: 18.13 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 8
Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
Branded
Big 3 Packaging, Llc
Honey Roasted Gourmet Cashews
BSI: 18.13 - Moderate Impact
Ingredients: 8
Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
Branded
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28.0g | 18.13 | 11.0g | 1.0g | 12.0g | 150 | ||
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Lidl
Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Grano...
BSI: 42.31 - High Impact
Ingredients: 32
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Lidl
Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Grano...
BSI: 42.31 - High Impact
Ingredients: 32
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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35.0g | 42.31 | 24.0g | 2.0g | 5.0g | 150 | ||
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Fresh & Easy, Llc
Ready To Eat Pretzels With ...
BSI: 94.6 - High Impact
Ingredients: 28
Crackers & Biscotti
Branded
Fresh & Easy, Llc
Ready To Eat Pretzels With ...
BSI: 94.6 - High Impact
Ingredients: 28
Crackers & Biscotti
Branded
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99.0g | 94.6 | 52.0g | 3.0g | 14.0g | 280 | ||
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Lidl
Sweet & Salty Peanut Granol...
BSI: 37.69 - High Impact
Ingredients: 38
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Lidl
Sweet & Salty Peanut Granol...
BSI: 37.69 - High Impact
Ingredients: 38
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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35.0g | 37.69 | 21.0g | 1.0g | 8.0g | 170 | ||
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Kingston Marketing Co
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake...
BSI: 75.4 - High Impact
Ingredients: 37
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
Kingston Marketing Co
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake...
BSI: 75.4 - High Impact
Ingredients: 37
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
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112.0g | 75.4 | 40.0g | 1.0g | 18.0g | 349 | ||
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Post Consumer Brands, Llc
Sweetened Whole Grain Oat C...
BSI: 74.23 - High Impact
Ingredients: 11
Cereal
Branded
Post Consumer Brands, Llc
Sweetened Whole Grain Oat C...
BSI: 74.23 - High Impact
Ingredients: 11
Cereal
Branded
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51.0g | 74.23 | 41.0g | 3.0g | 2.5g | 200 | ||
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Brookside
Fruit & Nut Bar
BSI: 35.9 - High Impact
Ingredients: 3
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Brookside
Fruit & Nut Bar
BSI: 35.9 - High Impact
Ingredients: 3
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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39.0g | 35.9 | 22.0g | 3.0g | 9.0g | 180 | ||
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Vollmer's Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake
BSI: 38.23 - High Impact
Ingredients: 32
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
Vollmer's Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake
BSI: 38.23 - High Impact
Ingredients: 32
Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Branded
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57.0g | 38.23 | 21.0g | 1.0g | 11.0g | 200 | ||
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Topco Associates, Inc.
White Chocolate Chip Sweet ...
BSI: 44.67 - High Impact
Ingredients: 56
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Topco Associates, Inc.
White Chocolate Chip Sweet ...
BSI: 44.67 - High Impact
Ingredients: 56
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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35.0g | 44.67 | 26.0g | 3.0g | 4.0g | 150 | ||
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Mozian & Associates, Inc.
Toni's, Guava Masa Real
BSI: 57.43 - High Impact
Ingredients: 25
Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Branded
Mozian & Associates, Inc.
Toni's, Guava Masa Real
BSI: 57.43 - High Impact
Ingredients: 25
Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Branded
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57.0g | 57.43 | 31.0g | 1.0g | 12.0g | 240 | ||
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Nature's Path Organic
Rice Bars
BSI: 32.68 - High Impact
Ingredients: 16
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Nature's Path Organic
Rice Bars
BSI: 32.68 - High Impact
Ingredients: 16
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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28.0g | 32.68 | 18.0g | 1.0g | 4.5g | 120 | ||
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Benton's
Honey Mini Bear Grahams Sna...
BSI: 38.56 - High Impact
Ingredients: 17
Cookies & Biscuits
Branded
Benton's
Honey Mini Bear Grahams Sna...
BSI: 38.56 - High Impact
Ingredients: 17
Cookies & Biscuits
Branded
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28.0g | 38.56 | 21.0g | 1.0g | 4.0g | 120 | ||
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Walgreens Co.
Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolat...
BSI: 32.99 - High Impact
Ingredients: 34
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
Walgreens Co.
Chewy Granola Bar, Chocolat...
BSI: 32.99 - High Impact
Ingredients: 34
Snack, Energy & Granola Bars
Branded
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24.0g | 32.99 | 18.0g | 1.0g | 2.0g | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these 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.
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.
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.
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.
The main risk is unexpected blood sugar rises. Always read ingredient labels and be aware that 'healthy' marketing doesn't guarantee blood sugar friendliness.
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.