What are Processed Cereal Products food comparisons?

Processed Cereal Products 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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Nature Valley Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Chewy Granola Bar vs Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey Granola

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Trail Mix Fruit & Nut Chewy Granola Bar	44.6	427	71.4	22.5	5.4	13.2	7.5
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey Granola	33.0	467	69.6	25.9	5.7	17.4	8.2

Kashi Organic Cereal Promise Cinnamon Harvest 16.3 Oz vs Gmills Very Bry Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Family Sz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • KASHI SALES LLC Kashi Organic Cereal Promise Cinnamon Harvest 16.3 Oz	81.2	333	78.9	15.0	10.7	1.4	11.0
Gmills Very ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gmills Very Bry Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal Family Sz	39.1	393	78.6	32.1	7.1	5.4	7.1

Kashi Organic Cereal Promise Cinnamon Harvest 16.3 Oz vs Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Organi... Food 1 Food 1 • KASHI SALES LLC Kashi Organic Cereal Promise Cinnamon Harvest 16.3 Oz	81.2	333	78.9	15.0	10.7	1.4	11.0
Kellogg's Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz	100.0	361	85.9	28.9	7.5	1.5	7.1

Kashi Chewy Bars Double Chocolate Almond Butter 1.23 Oz vs Kellogg's Special K Cereal 1.25 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Chewy ... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kashi Chewy Bars Double Chocolate Almond Butter 1.23 Oz	36.2	409	62.7	23.8	8.7	17.4	8.2
Kellogg's Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Special K Cereal 1.25 Oz	49.9	380	73.6	12.2	1.4	1.9	18.4

Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal .81 Oz vs Breakfast Kit Rs Trix

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Co... Food 1 Food 1 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal .81 Oz	37.0	362	84.7	10.0	3.3	0.4	6.1
Breakfast Ki... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Breakfast Kit Rs Trix	100.0	162	33.5	15.6	1.8	2.7	1.8

Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Cereal vs Cheerios Cereal Pouch

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pumpkin Spic... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Cereal	39.0	393	78.6	28.6	7.1	7.1	7.1
Cheerios Cer... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Cereal Pouch	47.3	366	73.7	4.6	10.8	6.7	13.0

Cinnamon Chex Cereal Bowlpak vs Reese's Puffs Peanut Butter Lovers Breakfast Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Che... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Chex Cereal Bowlpak	85.2	404	81.7	20.8	3.8	9.3	5.0
Reese's Puff... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Reese's Puffs Peanut Butter Lovers Breakfast Cereal	52.1	420	74.0	31.0	5.0	11.0	8.0

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal vs Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Bite Size Frosted

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Toa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal	48.8	421	75.2	29.3	5.3	13.5	4.6
Kellogg's Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Bite Size Frosted	41.0	353	84.4	20.8	9.7	2.2	8.0

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Blueberry Almond 5.5 Oz vs Nature Valley Chocolate Chunk Chewy Oat Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Blueberry Almond 5.5 Oz	33.8	479	55.1	21.0	6.6	25.4	10.5
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Chocolate Chunk Chewy Oat Bar	33.6	387	73.7	24.0	4.7	8.2	6.6

Raisin Nut Bran Cereal vs Quaker Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon Flavor 1.51 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raisin Nut B... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Raisin Nut Bran Cereal	90.2	365	81.7	28.6	10.8	5.1	7.2
Quaker Insta... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. BRAND OWNER Quaker Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon Flavor 1.51 Oz	56.5	372	76.7	25.6	9.3	4.7	9.3

Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak vs Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak	80.2	380	81.2	33.6	7.7	4.8	8.8
Cap'n Crunch... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box	40.3	417	79.1	33.3	2.3	9.1	6.8

Larabar Coconut Cream Pie Fruit & Nut Bar vs Kellogg's Special K Cereal .81 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Coco... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Coconut Cream Pie Fruit & Nut Bar	43.2	437	58.2	41.2	11.1	20.4	5.8
Kellogg's Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Special K Cereal .81 Oz	31.9	380	73.6	12.2	1.4	1.9	18.4

Nature Valley Peanut Butter Granola vs Larabar Peanut Chocolate Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Peanut Butter Granola	62.9	442	69.2	25.0	5.8	15.4	11.5
Larabar Pean... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Peanut Chocolate Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar	20.0	571	40.0	22.9	8.6	40.0	14.3

Quaker Chewy Yogurt Vanilla Granola Bars(5 1,23 Oz)6.1 Ounce 5 Bars Box vs Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Awesome Apple Bites 1.3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Chewy... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Chewy Yogurt Vanilla Granola Bars(5 1,23 Oz)6.1 Ounce 5 Bars Box	46.5	429	71.4	31.4	2.9	12.9	5.7
Kellogg's Nu... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Awesome Apple Bites 1.3 Oz	47.1	374	72.0	33.9	7.0	9.4	3.8

Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Toasted Coconut Granola Bar vs Plum Organics Super Puffs Blubrry W/ Prple Sweet Potato 1.5 Oz Cstr

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Toasted Coconut Granola Bar	35.0	487	58.8	21.7	4.4	24.1	8.7
Plum Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN-MAID GROWERS Plum Organics Super Puffs Blubrry W/ Prple Sweet Potato 1.5 Oz Cstr	12.0	357	85.7	14.3	—	—	—

Plum Organics Mighty Snack Bars Pumpkin + Banana 6 Ct Box/.67 Oz Bars vs Cocoa Puffs Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plum Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • SUN-MAID GROWERS Plum Organics Mighty Snack Bars Pumpkin + Banana 6 Ct Box/.67 Oz Bars	23.5	389	69.5	29.6	5.9	10.5	6.8
Cocoa Puffs ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cocoa Puffs Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size	56.0	419	74.4	28.7	5.6	13.7	4.9

Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal 31 Oz 4 Ct vs Kit Rs Cinnamon Toast Crunch With 1 C Fruit

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal 31 Oz 4 Ct	62.7	374	87.5	31.3	5.7	3.8	5.7
Kit Rs Cinna... Food 2 Food 2 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Kit Rs Cinnamon Toast Crunch With 1 C Fruit	100.0	113	24.0	13.1	2.1	1.9	1.0

Nature Valley Cranberry Raisin Almond Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal vs Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Bite Size Frosted 1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Cranberry Raisin Almond Fruit & Nut Granola Cereal	36.9	429	75.0	28.6	7.1	10.7	7.1
Kellogg's Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Bite Size Frosted 1 Oz	41.0	353	84.4	20.8	9.7	2.2	8.0

Kellogg's Apple Jacks Cereal 12.2 Oz vs Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Vanilla Celebration Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ap... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Apple Jacks Cereal 12.2 Oz	63.0	376	87.7	34.4	5.6	3.8	5.5
Appleways Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Vanilla Celebration Bar, Individually Wrapped Each	42.6	417	68.5	26.8	3.0	13.4	6.0

Country Corn Flakes Cereal Bowlpak vs Fiber One Mini Oats & Chocolate Chewy Bars

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Country Corn... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Country Corn Flakes Cereal Bowlpak	28.9	370	83.9	8.7	6.4	3.3	6.9
Fiber One Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Fiber One Mini Oats & Chocolate Chewy Bars	23.4	333	70.8	20.8	20.8	10.4	4.2

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