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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Blueberry Flax Crunchy Granola, Blueberry Flax vs Homestyle Granola With Ancient Grains, Oatmeal Raisin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Blueberry Flax Crunchy Granola, Blueberry Flax	73.2	417	70.0	23.3	6.7	13.3	8.3
Homestyle Gr... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKER'S BREAKFAST COOKIE INC. Homestyle Granola With Ancient Grains, Oatmeal Raisin	65.1	455	69.1	18.2	7.3	16.4	9.1

Honey Oat Granola vs Vanilla Poppy Seed Organic Grain Free Granola, Vanilla Poppy Seed

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Oat Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • BOB'S RED MILL NATURAL FOODS, INC. Honey Oat Granola	73.7	411	75.0	19.6	7.1	8.9	8.9
Vanilla Popp... Food 2 Food 2 • NATURE'S PATH Vanilla Poppy Seed Organic Grain Free Granola, Vanilla Poppy Seed	7.1	600	20.0	13.3	6.7	50.0	20.0

Oats & More With Almonds Cereal vs Maple Pecan Steel Cut Oatmeal + Granola, Maple; Pecan

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oats & More ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Oats & More With Almonds Cereal	46.7	406	81.3	18.8	6.2	6.3	9.4
Maple Pecan ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KELLOGG COMPANY Maple Pecan Steel Cut Oatmeal + Granola, Maple; Pecan	72.5	394	66.7	13.6	9.1	10.6	15.2

Cinnamon Apple Crisp Grain Free Hot Cereal, Cinnamon Apple Crisp vs Honey Graham Squares & Cocoa Corn Puff Cereal With Marshmallows, S'mores

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon App... Food 1 Food 1 • NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Cinnamon Apple Crisp Grain Free Hot Cereal, Cinnamon Apple Crisp	22.2	432	43.2	18.2	15.9	22.7	20.5
Honey Graham... Food 2 Food 2 • POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC Honey Graham Squares & Cocoa Corn Puff Cereal With Marshmallows, S'mores	45.1	400	80.0	40.0	3.3	8.3	3.3

Sweetened Puffed Wheat Cereal, Golden Honey vs Crunchy Bran & Raisin Cereal, Crunchy Bran & Raisin

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweetened Pu... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Sweetened Puffed Wheat Cereal, Golden Honey	59.3	382	88.2	50.0	—	—	5.9
Crunchy Bran... Food 2 Food 2 • PUBLIX Crunchy Bran & Raisin Cereal, Crunchy Bran & Raisin	76.6	352	83.3	35.2	11.1	1.9	7.4

Oats & More With Almonds Toasted Multigrain Flakes With Honey Oat Clusters & Almonds Cereal, Oats & More vs Wild Blueberry Flax Granola

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Oats & More ... Food 1 Food 1 • HANNAFORD BROS. CO. Oats & More With Almonds Toasted Multigrain Flakes With Honey Oat Clusters & Almonds Cereal, Oats & More	64.5	395	83.7	18.6	7.0	5.8	7.0
Wild Blueber... Food 2 Food 2 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Wild Blueberry Flax Granola	69.4	400	74.6	32.7	5.5	9.1	36.4

Roasted Granola, Dark Chocolate vs Natural Almond Ganola, French Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Roasted Gran... Food 1 Food 1 • AL AND JOES, INC. Roasted Granola, Dark Chocolate	44.8	520	56.0	24.0	8.0	26.0	14.0
Natural Almo... Food 2 Food 2 • D.S.D. MERCHANDISERS, INC. Natural Almond Ganola, French Vanilla	71.0	455	72.7	27.3	5.5	14.6	9.1

Gourmet Granola, Dark Chocolate vs Chocolate Hazelnut Gluten Free Granola, Chocolate Hazelnut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gourmet Gran... Food 1 Food 1 • RED PLATE FOODS, INC. Gourmet Granola, Dark Chocolate	51.8	384	50.8	11.1	7.9	17.5	7.9
Chocolate Ha... Food 2 Food 2 • JESSICA'S NATURAL FOODS, LLC Chocolate Hazelnut Gluten Free Granola, Chocolate Hazelnut	29.2	217	28.3	13.3	3.3	11.7	5.0

Gluten Free & Unsweetened! Cranberry + Almond + Flax Superfood Oatmeal, Cranberry + Almond + Flax vs Mountain Muesli, Nut Mix, Blueberry Walnut, Blueberry Walnut

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 • ANNONA COMPANY LLC Gluten Free & Unsweetened! Cranberry + Almond + Flax Superfood Oatmeal, Cranberry + Almond + Flax	39.9	429	61.9	2.4	11.9	14.3	14.3
Mountain Mue... Food 2 Food 2 • MOUNTAIN MUESLI LLC Mountain Muesli, Nut Mix, Blueberry Walnut, Blueberry Walnut	63.6	391	64.9	15.8	7.0	10.5	10.5

Super Oats Packets, Original vs Protein 15 G Shake, Peanut Butter Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Super Oats P... Food 1 Food 1 • LOVE GROWN FOODS, LLC Super Oats Packets, Original	44.0	395	65.1	—	11.6	8.1	16.3
Protein 15 G... Food 2 Food 2 • OATS OVERNIGHT LLC Protein 15 G Shake, Peanut Butter Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch	50.3	419	53.2	12.9	9.7	12.9	24.2

Gluten Free Instant Oatmeal vs Strawberry Crispy Light Granola, Strawberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gluten Free ... Food 1 Food 1 Gluten Free Instant Oatmeal	48.6	375	72.5	20.0	10.0	5.0	10.0
Strawberry C... Food 2 Food 2 • INVENTIVE PRODUCTS LABORATORIES, INC. Strawberry Crispy Light Granola, Strawberry	69.4	455	72.7	16.4	7.3	14.6	7.3

Soft Baked Whole Grain Granola, Cranberry Almond vs Chocolate Candy Cane Granola, Chocolate Candy Cane

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Soft Baked W... Food 1 Food 1 • KSLB HOLDINGS, LLC Soft Baked Whole Grain Granola, Cranberry Almond	32.8	400	63.3	23.3	6.7	15.0	6.7
Chocolate Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • SKEETER SNACKS LLC Chocolate Candy Cane Granola, Chocolate Candy Cane	36.7	400	70.0	26.7	6.7	13.3	6.7

Crunchy Honey Oats Multigrain Cereal With Granola, Crunchy Honey Oats vs Kiggins, Honey Nut Rollin' Oats, Honey & Almond, Honey & Almond

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Crunchy Hone... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. Crunchy Honey Oats Multigrain Cereal With Granola, Crunchy Honey Oats	60.7	385	84.6	18.0	5.1	3.9	7.7
Kiggins, Hon... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Kiggins, Honey Nut Rollin' Oats, Honey & Almond, Honey & Almond	43.2	400	80.0	36.7	6.7	3.3	6.7

Blueberry Grain Free Granola Mix, Blueberry vs Vanilla Granola, Vanilla

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Gr... Food 1 Food 1 • PRIMAL ISLAND, LLC Blueberry Grain Free Granola Mix, Blueberry	20.2	537	39.0	24.4	12.2	41.5	9.8
Vanilla Gran... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Vanilla Granola, Vanilla	34.4	467	66.7	16.7	6.7	16.7	10.0

Blueberry Flax With Prebiotic Fiber Superfood Oatmeal, Blueberry Flax vs Viki's, Granola, Maple Cranberry, Maple Cranberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Fl... Food 1 Food 1 • PURELY ELIZABETH Blueberry Flax With Prebiotic Fiber Superfood Oatmeal, Blueberry Flax	46.6	372	69.8	18.6	14.0	7.0	9.3
Viki's, Gran... Food 2 Food 2 • ALEF SAUSAGE INC. Viki's, Granola, Maple Cranberry, Maple Cranberry	35.4	488	51.2	16.3	7.0	30.2	11.6

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal vs Cherry & Berry Granola, Cherry & Berry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Cinnam... Food 1 Food 1 • THE GFB Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal	53.6	386	59.7	21.1	10.5	12.3	12.3
Cherry & Ber... Food 2 Food 2 • JESSICA'S NATURAL FOODS, LLC Cherry & Berry Granola, Cherry & Berry	31.3	217	30.0	15.0	3.3	8.3	5.0

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola, Chocolate Peanut Butter vs Apple Cinnamon Crispy Light Granola, Apple Cinnamon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Pe... Food 1 Food 1 • PURELY ELIZABETH Chocolate Peanut Butter Ancient Grain Granola, Chocolate Peanut Butter	30.4	433	60.0	23.3	6.7	20.0	10.0
Apple Cinnam... Food 2 Food 2 • INVENTIVE PRODUCTS LABORATORIES, INC. Apple Cinnamon Crispy Light Granola, Apple Cinnamon	69.4	455	72.7	16.4	7.3	14.6	7.3

Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola, Berry Crisp vs Bye Bye Blues Organic Granola, Bye Bye Blues

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Berry Crisp ... Food 1 Food 1 • PURELY ELIZABETH Berry Crisp Ancient Grain Granola, Berry Crisp	34.5	433	66.7	23.3	6.7	15.0	10.0
Bye Bye Blue... Food 2 Food 2 • BANNER ROAD BAKING COMPANY Bye Bye Blues Organic Granola, Bye Bye Blues	52.9	456	56.1	10.5	7.0	22.8	10.5

Vanilla Pecan Granola vs Crunchy Granola, Papaya Panther

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Vanilla Peca... Food 1 Food 1 • BOULDER GRANOLA Vanilla Pecan Granola	16.7	500	42.9	7.1	10.7	35.7	10.7
Crunchy Gran... Food 2 Food 2 • LUALLE LLC Crunchy Granola, Papaya Panther	19.1	450	60.0	20.0	10.0	17.5	10.0

Blueberry Banana Walnut Oatmeal, Blueberry Banana Walnut vs Strawberry Raspberry Oatmeal, Strawberry Raspberry

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • LOVE GROWN FOODS, LLC Blueberry Banana Walnut Oatmeal, Blueberry Banana Walnut	79.7	381	73.0	20.6	7.9	6.4	9.5
Strawberry R... Food 2 Food 2 • LOVE GROWN FOODS, LLC Strawberry Raspberry Oatmeal, Strawberry Raspberry	79.9	381	74.6	20.6	9.5	4.8	9.5

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