What are Cereal food comparisons?

Cereal food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Spark Detoxifying Hot Cereal, Lemon Maple Cayenne vs Old Fashioned Whole Grain Rolled Oats

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spark Detoxi... Food 1 Food 1 • ANNONA COMPANY LLC Spark Detoxifying Hot Cereal, Lemon Maple Cayenne	51.0	417	58.3	1.7	13.3	15.0	16.7
Old Fashione... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Old Fashioned Whole Grain Rolled Oats	53.9	396	68.8	—	10.4	8.3	12.5

Granola With Oats, Raisins, Almonds & Honey, Oats, Raisins, Almonds & Honey vs Food Lion, Bran Cereal, Raisin, Raisin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Granola With... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Granola With Oats, Raisins, Almonds & Honey, Oats, Raisins, Almonds & Honey	83.0	415	73.9	24.6	7.7	10.8	9.2
Food Lion, B... Food 2 Food 2 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Food Lion, Bran Cereal, Raisin, Raisin	76.4	322	78.0	28.8	11.9	1.7	8.5

Puffed Wheat Cereal, Puffed Wheat vs Bite Size Shredded Wheat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Puffed Wheat... Food 1 Food 1 • SHURFINE Puffed Wheat Cereal, Puffed Wheat	21.2	353	76.5	—	11.8	—	17.7
Bite Size Sh... Food 2 Food 2 • DIERBERG'S MARKETS, INC. Bite Size Shredded Wheat	64.7	367	77.6	—	10.2	2.0	8.2

Almond Granola, Almond vs Toasted Multigrain Cereal With Almonds And Honey Oat Clusters

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Almond Grano... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Almond Granola, Almond	72.4	469	67.2	18.8	7.8	17.2	10.9
Toasted Mult... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Toasted Multigrain Cereal With Almonds And Honey Oat Clusters	46.7	406	81.3	18.8	6.2	6.3	9.4

Traditional Muesli vs Marshmallow Mateys Cereal, Chocolate

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Traditional Muesli	63.7	382	69.1	16.4	9.1	9.1	10.9
Marshmallow ... Food 2 Food 2 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Marshmallow Mateys Cereal, Chocolate	55.4	394	87.9	54.6	3.0	3.0	3.0

Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Classic Granola vs Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal, Frosted Shredded Wheat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole Grain ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE BEARINGTON COLLECTION Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Classic Granola	66.2	392	74.5	19.6	7.8	4.9	9.8
Frosted Shre... Food 2 Food 2 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal, Frosted Shredded Wheat	76.4	345	81.8	20.0	10.9	1.8	9.1

Cereal vs Cranberry Pecan All Natural Granola, Cranberry; Pecan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cereal Food 1 Food 1 • HOMETOWN FOOD COMPANY Cereal	69.3	390	87.8	39.0	2.4	3.7	2.4
Cranberry Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • KLEIN'S NATURALS Cranberry Pecan All Natural Granola, Cranberry; Pecan	46.0	450	67.5	22.5	7.5	17.5	7.5

Post Pebbles Shake Ups! Cereal Snack Mix, 6 Count, 6 Oz vs Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored Hot & Spicy Instant Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Post Pebbles... Food 1 Food 1 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Post Pebbles Shake Ups! Cereal Snack Mix, 6 Count, 6 Oz	47.4	393	89.3	50.0	3.6	3.6	3.6
Jalapeno Che... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored Hot & Spicy Instant Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar	39.1	357	75.0	3.6	3.6	5.4	7.1

Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat & Bran Cereal With Raisins, Raisin Bran vs Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Honey Nut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raisin Bran ... Food 1 Food 1 • FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC. Raisin Bran Whole Grain Wheat & Bran Cereal With Raisins, Raisin Bran	76.5	311	78.7	32.8	14.8	1.6	8.2
Sweetened Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Honey Nut	39.1	393	78.6	32.1	7.1	5.4	7.1

Pumpkin Quinoa Granola vs Whole Wheat And Rice Cereal With Cinnamon, Toasted Cinnamon Squares

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Quin... Food 1 Food 1 • HL OUTDOORS Pumpkin Quinoa Granola	22.7	467	46.7	13.3	6.7	23.3	10.0
Whole Wheat ... Food 2 Food 2 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Whole Wheat And Rice Cereal With Cinnamon, Toasted Cinnamon Squares	42.7	438	75.0	34.4	6.2	12.5	6.3

Wasatch, Peach Cobbler Granola vs Honey Oat Lightly Sweetened Granola, Honey Oat

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Wasatch, Pea... Food 1 Food 1 • LEHI VALLEY TRADING COMPANY, INC. Wasatch, Peach Cobbler Granola	28.6	429	60.7	25.0	7.1	17.9	10.7
Honey Oat Li... Food 2 Food 2 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Honey Oat Lightly Sweetened Granola, Honey Oat	73.5	429	76.8	16.1	8.9	8.0	10.7

Apple Dapples Cereal, Apple Dapples vs Instant Lower Sugar Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Maple; Brown Sugar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Dapple... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Apple Dapples Cereal, Apple Dapples	71.1	381	88.1	38.1	2.4	2.4	4.8
Instant Lowe... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY Instant Lower Sugar Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Maple; Brown Sugar	40.7	353	70.6	11.8	8.8	5.9	11.8

Super Premium Oatmeal, Salted Caramel vs Honey & Oat Clusters With Almonds Lightly Sweetened Corn & Whole Wheat Flake Cereal With Granola & Sliced Almonds, Honey & Oat Clusters With Almonds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Premiu... Food 1 Food 1 • UMPQUA OATS, INC Super Premium Oatmeal, Salted Caramel	92.7	392	68.8	22.5	8.8	8.8	10.0
Honey & Oat ... Food 2 Food 2 Honey & Oat Clusters With Almonds Lightly Sweetened Corn & Whole Wheat Flake Cereal With Granola & Sliced Almonds, Honey & Oat Clusters With Almonds	45.1	400	80.0	20.0	3.3	5.0	6.7

Honey Puffed Wheat Sweetened Wheat Cereal With Real Honey, Honey Puffed Wheat vs Whole Grain Organic Cereal, Whole Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Puffed... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Honey Puffed Wheat Sweetened Wheat Cereal With Real Honey, Honey Puffed Wheat	59.3	382	88.2	50.0	—	—	5.9
Whole Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEETABIX Whole Grain Organic Cereal, Whole Grain	71.8	340	79.3	3.8	11.3	1.9	—

Sugar Frosted Flakes Cereal vs Vanilla Blueberry With Flax Seeds Healthy Grains Granola, Vanilla Blueberry With Flax Seeds

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sugar Froste... Food 1 Food 1 • HEARTLAND FISH COOPERATIVE Sugar Frosted Flakes Cereal	65.3	350	82.5	35.0	—	—	5.0
Vanilla Blue... Food 2 Food 2 • KIND INC. Vanilla Blueberry With Flax Seeds Healthy Grains Granola, Vanilla Blueberry With Flax Seeds	31.4	169	30.8	7.7	6.2	4.6	4.6

Red & Green Color Mix Toasted Rice Cereal, Red & Green Color vs Spartan, Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal, Berry Crunch, Berry Crunch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Red & Green ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Red & Green Color Mix Toasted Rice Cereal, Red & Green Color	69.0	375	87.5	10.0	—	—	7.5
Spartan, Swe... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal, Berry Crunch, Berry Crunch	59.0	382	88.2	41.2	—	2.9	5.9

Sweetened Oat Cereal With Marshmallows vs Blueberry Cereal, Blueberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Oa... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Sweetened Oat Cereal With Marshmallows	51.1	400	90.0	43.3	3.3	3.3	6.7
Blueberry Ce... Food 2 Food 2 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Blueberry Cereal, Blueberry	84.4	350	81.7	20.0	10.0	1.7	8.3

Honey Roasted Cereal, Honey Roasted vs Simply Raisin Cereal, Simply Raisin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Roaste... Food 1 Food 1 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Honey Roasted Cereal, Honey Roasted	62.6	390	82.9	22.0	4.9	4.9	7.3
Simply Raisi... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY Simply Raisin Cereal, Simply Raisin	74.1	317	76.7	13.3	13.3	1.7	11.7

Essential Everyday, Crunchy Corn Squares vs Gingerbread Granola, Gingerbread

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Essential Ev... Food 1 Food 1 • SUPERVALU, INC. Essential Everyday, Crunchy Corn Squares	49.4	367	86.7	10.0	3.3	—	6.7
Gingerbread ... Food 2 Food 2 • LEHI VALLEY TRADING COMPANY, INC. Gingerbread Granola, Gingerbread	26.6	394	48.5	21.2	6.1	21.2	9.1

Cinnamon Crunch Sweetened Wheat & Rice Cereal, Cinnamon Crunch vs Blueberry Flavored Wholesome Oats And Flax Granola, Blueberry Flax

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Cru... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Cinnamon Crunch Sweetened Wheat & Rice Cereal, Cinnamon Crunch	56.2	415	78.1	29.3	7.3	11.0	7.3
Blueberry Fl... Food 2 Food 2 • SILK TRAILS, INC. Blueberry Flavored Wholesome Oats And Flax Granola, Blueberry Flax	73.1	448	72.4	25.9	6.9	13.8	8.6

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