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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Cascadian Farm Organic Berry Vanilla Puffs Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal vs :Ratio Trio Maple Almond Crunch Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cascadian Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Berry Vanilla Puffs Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal	69.4	395	86.1	25.7	4.2	3.7	4.7
:Ratio Trio ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. :Ratio Trio Maple Almond Crunch Cereal	23.3	438	48.4	7.1	15.2	17.8	26.3

Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 20 Ounce Paper Box vs Fiber One Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Cocoa Crumble Protein Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cap'n Crunch... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Cap'n Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 20 Ounce Paper Box	44.6	398	85.9	44.2	2.1	5.0	4.1
Fiber One We... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Fiber One Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Cocoa Crumble Protein Bar	16.8	371	42.7	5.4	21.0	13.8	30.6

Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 Ounce Paper Box vs Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Trix Cereal 3 Pack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Oatme... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 Ounce Paper Box	75.5	379	77.8	16.7	8.3	4.8	11.4
Lucky Charms... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Lucky Charms, Cookie Crisp, Trix Cereal 3 Pack	58.8	379	83.4	33.5	6.4	4.0	7.6

Cascadian Farm Organic Toasted Coconut Chewy Protein Bar vs Kellogg's Low Fat Granola Cereal Crunchy 50 Oz 4 Ct

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cascadian Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Toasted Coconut Chewy Protein Bar	25.3	500	34.0	20.0	6.0	32.0	24.0
Kellogg's Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Low Fat Granola Cereal Crunchy 50 Oz 4 Ct	77.6	385	83.2	27.8	6.8	4.6	8.2

Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal 9.2 Oz vs Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal .95 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Co... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal 9.2 Oz	70.8	384	90.2	30.2	0.8	1.2	4.0
Kellogg's Co... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal .95 Oz	48.0	384	90.5	38.0	0.8	1.1	3.8

Larabar Double Dark Chocolate Mini Fruit And Nut Bar vs Gmills Lcky Chrms Tstd Oat W Mrshmlws Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Doub... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Double Dark Chocolate Mini Fruit And Nut Bar	19.8	485	56.9	35.1	9.3	25.2	7.9
Gmills Lcky ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gmills Lcky Chrms Tstd Oat W Mrshmlws Cereal	70.4	375	81.3	35.4	6.2	4.2	8.3

Kellogg's Cinnabon Cereal 9 Oz vs Vanilla Chex Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ci... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Cinnabon Cereal 9 Oz	47.1	413	83.7	42.0	3.5	7.4	5.4
Vanilla Chex... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Vanilla Chex Cereal	45.1	400	80.0	20.0	3.3	8.3	3.3

Larabar Almond Cookie Fruit & Nut Bar vs Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal 18.7 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Almo... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Almond Cookie Fruit & Nut Bar	27.8	502	43.4	28.6	10.1	30.7	13.1
Kellogg's Ra... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal 18.7 Oz	78.1	325	79.7	28.6	12.3	1.9	7.9

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal Crunch 18.2 Oz vs Peanut Butter Chocolate Blasted Shreds Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal Crunch 18.2 Oz	82.6	351	84.4	34.4	8.1	1.8	6.7
Peanut Butte... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Peanut Butter Chocolate Blasted Shreds Cereal	67.4	421	73.7	22.8	12.3	10.5	10.5

Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Blueberry Lemon, Wg Iw 1.3 Oz vs Lucky Charms Mini Treat Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Sof... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Blueberry Lemon, Wg Iw 1.3 Oz	42.6	405	64.9	24.3	5.4	13.5	5.4
Lucky Charms... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Lucky Charms Mini Treat Bar	19.8	423	74.6	36.4	2.1	12.6	3.7

Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal vs Quaker Cwy Granola Bars Big Chocolate & Salted Caramel 1.41 Z

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal	39.1	393	78.6	32.1	7.1	5.4	7.1
Quaker Cwy G... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Cwy Granola Bars Big Chocolate & Salted Caramel 1.41 Z	51.8	429	73.3	31.2	6.5	14.1	4.4

Cheerios Berry Oat Crunch Breakfast Cereal Family Size vs Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal 1.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheerios Ber... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Berry Oat Crunch Breakfast Cereal Family Size	76.0	404	78.8	20.8	6.5	8.2	7.2
Kellogg's Co... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal 1.5 Oz	74.7	384	90.5	38.0	0.8	1.1	3.8

General Mills Loaded Birthday Cake Cereal vs Nature Valley Soft Baked Maple Nut Breakfast Bars

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
General Mill... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. General Mills Loaded Birthday Cake Cereal	57.5	417	75.7	29.5	5.2	12.7	4.8
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Soft Baked Maple Nut Breakfast Bars	46.3	429	59.4	17.9	10.9	19.5	8.4

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal 12 Oz vs Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Raspberry 20.8 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal 12 Oz	70.0	387	89.4	10.8	0.7	0.6	6.6
Kellogg's Nu... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Raspberry 20.8 Oz	46.5	360	68.1	33.4	3.9	9.4	4.1

Quaker Chewy Variety Pack Granola Bars(18 0.84 Oz)15.2 Ounce 18 Count Box vs Nature Valley Crunchy Dipped Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Squares

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Chewy... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Chewy Variety Pack Granola Bars(18 0.84 Oz)15.2 Ounce 18 Count Box	30.7	413	70.7	30.2	4.5	12.8	7.0
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Crunchy Dipped Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Squares	26.3	505	66.9	38.5	4.1	23.4	6.8

Quaker Instant Quaker Oatmeal Express Cup Apple Cinnamon 1.51 Z/12 vs Churros Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Insta... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. BRAND OWNER Quaker Instant Quaker Oatmeal Express Cup Apple Cinnamon 1.51 Z/12	56.5	372	76.7	25.6	9.3	4.7	9.3
Churros Cinn... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Churros Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal	42.8	419	77.4	25.8	6.5	9.7	6.5

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each vs Frosted Cheerios Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Appleways Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each	83.2	417	68.5	28.3	4.5	13.4	6.0
Frosted Chee... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Frosted Cheerios Cereal	44.8	387	80.7	32.3	6.5	4.8	9.7

Nature Valley Trail Mix Dark Chocolate Cherry Chewy Granola Bar vs Cascadian Farm Organic Honey Cashew Protein Granola

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Trail Mix Dark Chocolate Cherry Chewy Granola Bar	44.0	417	71.8	23.0	5.1	11.7	6.1
Cascadian Fa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Honey Cashew Protein Granola	75.4	470	62.0	22.0	5.0	18.0	14.0

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Whole Grain With Cocoa .39 Oz vs Quaker Puffed Wheat Regular Cereal 5.2 Ounce Paper Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Whole Grain With Cocoa .39 Oz	14.9	428	72.5	26.0	2.5	13.6	5.0
Quaker Puffe... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Puffed Wheat Regular Cereal 5.2 Ounce Paper Box	19.4	360	78.3	1.0	11.3	2.7	15.1

Cheerios Vanilla Spice Breakfast Cereal Large Size vs Nature Valley Protein Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Xl Chewy Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cheerios Van... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Vanilla Spice Breakfast Cereal Large Size	56.4	383	82.1	21.1	8.1	4.0	8.0
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Protein Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Xl Chewy Bar	29.4	489	39.0	19.0	12.0	29.0	25.0

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