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	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	General Mills, Betty C... General Mills, Inc. General Mills, Betty Crocke... BSI: 34.64 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Cookies & Biscuits Branded General Mills, Betty Crocker, Disney ... General Mills, Inc. General Mills, Betty Crocke... BSI: 34.64 - High Impact Ingredients: 13 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	28.0g	34.64	13	20.0g	2.0g	4.5g	2.0g	7.0g	130
General Mills, Betty Crocker, Disney Frozen Oat Crisps, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Brand: General Mills Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 28.0g BSI 34.64 Carbs 20.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Fiber One, Cheesecake ... General Mills, Inc. Fiber One, Cheesecake Bar, ... BSI: 34.6 - High Impact Ingredients: 44 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Fiber One, Cheesecake Bar, Key Lime, ... General Mills, Inc. Fiber One, Cheesecake Bar, ... BSI: 34.6 - High Impact Ingredients: 44 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	38.0g	34.6	44	23.0g	5.0g	7.0g	2.0g	8.0g	150
Fiber One, Cheesecake Bar, Key Lime, Key Lime Brand: Fiber One Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 38.0g BSI 34.6 Carbs 23.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Graham Snacks, Honey &... General Mills, Inc. Graham Snacks, Honey & Choc... BSI: 13.51 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 16 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Graham Snacks, Honey & Chocolate General Mills, Inc. Graham Snacks, Honey & Choc... BSI: 13.51 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 16 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	12.0g	13.51	16	8.0g	1.0g	1.5g	1.0g	3.0g	50
Graham Snacks, Honey & Chocolate Brand: Annie's Homegrown Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 12.0g BSI 13.51 Carbs 8.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Graham Snacks General Mills, Inc. Graham Snacks BSI: 38.55 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Graham Snacks General Mills, Inc. Graham Snacks BSI: 38.55 - High Impact Ingredients: 26 Cookies & Biscuits Branded	30.0g	38.55	26	22.0g	2.0g	4.5g	2.0g	7.0g	130
Graham Snacks Brand: Annie's Homegrown Category: Cookies & Biscuits Serving: 30.0g BSI 38.55 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 4.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweetened Whole Grain ... General Mills, Inc. Sweetened Whole Grain Oat C... BSI: 39.13 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Cereal Branded Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Hon... General Mills, Inc. Sweetened Whole Grain Oat C... BSI: 39.13 - High Impact Ingredients: 20 Cereal Branded	28.0g	39.13	20	22.0g	2.0g	1.5g	2.0g	9.0g	110
Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Honey Nut Brand: Cheerios Category: Cereal Serving: 28.0g BSI 39.13 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Sweet & Salty Nut Gran... General Mills, Inc. Sweet & Salty Nut Granola B... BSI: 38.09 - High Impact Ingredients: 29 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Roast... General Mills, Inc. Sweet & Salty Nut Granola B... BSI: 38.09 - High Impact Ingredients: 29 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	35.0g	38.09	29	21.0g	1.0g	7.0g	3.0g	9.0g	160
Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Roasted Mixed Nut Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 35.0g BSI 38.09 Carbs 21.0g Sugar 9.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lightly Sweetened Oat ... General Mills, Inc. Lightly Sweetened Oat & Anc... BSI: 38.74 - High Impact Ingredients: 33 Cereal Branded Lightly Sweetened Oat & Ancient Grain... General Mills, Inc. Lightly Sweetened Oat & Anc... BSI: 38.74 - High Impact Ingredients: 33 Cereal Branded	28.0g	38.74	33	22.0g	2.0g	2.0g	3.0g	5.0g	110
Lightly Sweetened Oat & Ancient Grain Cereal Brand: Cheerios Category: Cereal Serving: 28.0g BSI 38.74 Carbs 22.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Oats 'N Honey Crunchy ... General Mills, Inc. Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Grano... BSI: 51.85 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars General Mills, Inc. Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Grano... 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	11.0g	190
Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 42.0g BSI 51.85 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 11.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 7.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Crunchy Granola Bars, ... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Oat '... BSI: 51.66 - High Impact Ingredients: 17 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Crunchy Granola Bars, Oat 'N Dark Cho... General Mills, Inc. Crunchy Granola Bars, Oat '... BSI: 51.66 - High Impact Ingredients: 17 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded	42.0g	51.66	17	29.0g	2.0g	8.0g	3.0g	12.0g	190
Crunchy Granola Bars, Oat 'N Dark Chocolate Brand: Nature Valley Category: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Serving: 42.0g BSI 51.66 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 12.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 8.0g Protein 3.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Fruit & Oats Cereal General Mills, Inc. Fruit & Oats Cereal BSI: 86.97 - High Impact Ingredients: 24 Cereal Branded Fruit & Oats Cereal General Mills, Inc. Fruit & Oats Cereal BSI: 86.97 - High Impact Ingredients: 24 Cereal Branded	52.0g	86.97	24	45.0g	1.0g	1.5g	2.0g	17.0g	200
Fruit & Oats Cereal Brand: Chex Category: Cereal Serving: 52.0g BSI 86.97 Carbs 45.0g Sugar 17.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Organic Creamy Carrot ... General Mills, Inc. Organic Creamy Carrot & Bun... BSI: 31.97 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Canned Soup Branded Organic Creamy Carrot & Bunny Pasta Soup General Mills, Inc. Organic Creamy Carrot & Bun... BSI: 31.97 - High Impact Ingredients: 10 Canned Soup Branded	246.0g	31.97	10	18.0g	2.0g	3.0g	2.0g	7.0g	111
Organic Creamy Carrot & Bunny Pasta Soup Brand: Annie's Homegrown Category: Canned Soup Serving: 246.0g BSI 31.97 Carbs 18.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Lemon Flavor Meringue ... Kraft Heinz Foods Company Lemon Flavor Meringue Pie D... BSI: 82.57 - High Impact Ingredients: 35 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Lemon Flavor Meringue Pie Dessert Kraft Heinz Foods Company Lemon Flavor Meringue Pie D... BSI: 82.57 - High Impact Ingredients: 35 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded	50.0g	82.57	35	43.0g	1.0g	3.0g	2.0g	29.0g	210
Lemon Flavor Meringue Pie Dessert Brand: Jell O Category: Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Serving: 50.0g BSI 82.57 Carbs 43.0g Sugar 29.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 2.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	4 Veggie, Grain & Legu... Kraft Heinz Foods Company 4 Veggie, Grain & Legume Pr... BSI: 27.18 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 28 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded 4 Veggie, Grain & Legume Protein Burg... Kraft Heinz Foods Company 4 Veggie, Grain & Legume Pr... BSI: 27.18 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 28 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded	71.0g	27.18	28	17.0g	3.0g	5.0g	7.0g	8.0g	150
4 Veggie, Grain & Legume Protein Burgers, Sweet Potato & Red Quinoa With Brown Rice Brand: Boca Category: Frozen Patties And Burgers Serving: 71.0g BSI 27.18 Carbs 17.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 5.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Graham Cracker Pie Crust Topco Associates, Inc. Graham Cracker Pie Crust, G... BSI: 22.26 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 23 Crusts & Dough Branded Graham Cracker Pie Crust Topco Associates, Inc. Graham Cracker Pie Crust, G... BSI: 22.26 - Moderate Impact Ingredients: 23 Crusts & Dough Branded	21.0g	22.26	23	12.0g	0.3g	6.0g	1.0g	5.0g	110
Graham Cracker Pie Crust Brand: Food Club Category: Crusts & Dough Serving: 21.0g BSI 22.26 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 0.3g Fat 6.0g Protein 1.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	Honey Crispy Brown Ric... Post Consumer Brands, Llc Honey Crispy Brown Rice Mix... BSI: 51.2 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Cereal Branded Honey Crispy Brown Rice Mixed Berries... Post Consumer Brands, Llc Honey Crispy Brown Rice Mix... BSI: 51.2 - High Impact Ingredients: 8 Cereal Branded	30.0g	51.2	8	27.0g	1.0g	0.5g	2.0g	6.0g	120
Honey Crispy Brown Rice Mixed Berries 100% Whole Grain Cereal Brand: Erewhon Category: Cereal Serving: 30.0g BSI 51.2 Carbs 27.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 1.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 2.0g

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

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

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

General Mills, Betty Crocker, Disney Frozen Oat Crisps, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip

Fiber One, Cheesecake Bar, Key Lime, Key Lime

Graham Snacks, Honey & Chocolate

Graham Snacks

Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Honey Nut

Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Roasted Mixed Nut

Lightly Sweetened Oat & Ancient Grain Cereal

Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars

Crunchy Granola Bars, Oat 'N Dark Chocolate

Fruit & Oats Cereal

Organic Creamy Carrot & Bunny Pasta Soup

Lemon Flavor Meringue Pie Dessert

4 Veggie, Grain & Legume Protein Burgers, Sweet Potato & Red Quinoa With Brown Rice

Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Honey Crispy Brown Rice Mixed Berries 100% Whole Grain Cereal