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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Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal Wild Berry 10.1 Oz vs Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Maple Brown Sugar 15.5 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal Wild Berry 10.1 Oz	63.6	364	88.3	34.5	5.5	2.3	5.6
Kellogg's Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Maple Brown Sugar 15.5 Oz	79.9	350	84.5	22.7	10.4	1.5	8.8

Fiber One Cereal vs Golden Grahams Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fiber One Ce... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Fiber One Cereal	29.3	216	82.5	1.3	45.3	2.0	6.9
Golden Graha... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Golden Grahams Cereal	55.0	389	83.3	30.6	5.6	4.2	5.6

Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Pumpkin Spice 1.3 Oz vs Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal 2 Pack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Nu... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Pumpkin Spice 1.3 Oz	44.3	371	65.8	30.6	4.3	11.4	4.5
Honey Nut Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal 2 Pack	53.0	380	81.2	33.6	7.7	4.8	8.8

Fiber One Cereal vs Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fiber One Ce... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Fiber One Cereal	29.3	216	82.5	1.3	45.3	2.0	6.9
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola	54.4	436	58.2	27.3	5.5	14.6	20.0

Cascadian Farm Organic Vanilla Chip Chewy Granola Bar vs Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Whole Grain

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cascadian Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Vanilla Chip Chewy Granola Bar	48.0	387	74.6	24.0	4.3	8.6	6.3
Kellogg's Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Whole Grain	17.5	409	76.2	28.5	1.5	10.1	4.0

Quaker Fruit & Oatmeal Frtflledbr Berry 10.4 Z vs Bear Naked Bites Coconut Vanilla Cashew 1.3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Fruit... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Fruit & Oatmeal Frtflledbr Berry 10.4 Z	49.2	351	70.3	24.3	2.7	6.8	2.7
Bear Naked B... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Bear Naked Bites Coconut Vanilla Cashew 1.3 Oz	39.8	416	62.2	18.1	5.9	16.7	9.8

Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size vs Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lucky Charms... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size	54.3	379	83.4	33.5	6.4	4.0	7.6
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar	20.5	468	41.0	20.6	12.9	24.9	24.8

Larabar Organic With Superfoods Hazelnut Hemp & Cocoa Fruit & Nut Bar vs Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal .75 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Organic With Superfoods Hazelnut Hemp & Cocoa Fruit & Nut Bar	35.9	467	51.1	35.6	8.9	24.4	8.9
Kellogg's Co... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereal .75 Oz	33.8	362	84.7	10.0	3.3	0.4	6.1

Quaker Life Cinnamon Multigrain Cereal 21.6 Ounce Box vs Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Bite Size Frosted 18 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Quaker Life ... Food 1 Food 1 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Life Cinnamon Multigrain Cereal 21.6 Ounce Box	45.4	375	78.9	23.6	6.2	4.1	9.2
Kellogg's Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Bite Size Frosted 18 Oz	87.9	353	84.4	20.8	9.7	2.2	8.0

Annie's Homegrown Organic Peanut Butter Crispy Snack Bar vs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Mega Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Home... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Homegrown Organic Peanut Butter Crispy Snack Bar	28.1	429	67.5	34.5	1.4	15.4	5.8
Cinnamon Toa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Mega Size	58.2	404	80.2	30.0	7.3	9.2	5.7

Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Complete Wheat Flakes 1.13 Oz vs Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Al... Food 1 Food 1 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Complete Wheat Flakes 1.13 Oz	39.9	322	81.3	18.2	17.4	2.5	10.2
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal	69.7	419	60.0	27.4	5.7	12.2	19.1

Chex Maple Brown Sugar Breakfast Cereal vs Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Campfire Smores, 1.3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chex Maple B... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chex Maple Brown Sugar Breakfast Cereal	69.2	377	86.3	21.8	4.5	3.0	5.6
Zee Zees Sof... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Campfire Smores, 1.3 Oz	44.5	417	66.7	25.0	2.8	13.9	5.6

Kellogg's Licensed Brands Cereal Lucio Oh's Vanilla 10.1 Oz vs Quaker Big Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 1.48 Ounce Plastic Bag

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Li... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Licensed Brands Cereal Lucio Oh's Vanilla 10.1 Oz	47.4	382	88.8	35.8	5.8	2.4	5.8
Quaker Big C... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Big Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bar 1.48 Ounce Plastic Bag	53.6	418	70.5	30.7	4.4	13.5	7.0

Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Blueberry Bars, Individually Wrapped 216 Ct vs Nature Valley Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chewy Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Appleways Wh... Food 1 Food 1 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 1.2 Oz Soft Oatmeal Blueberry Bars, Individually Wrapped 216 Ct	42.6	417	68.5	26.8	3.0	13.4	6.0
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Protein Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chewy Bar	17.3	489	37.7	16.6	13.9	29.9	24.4

Chocolate Lucky Charms Cereal vs Trix Mini And Cocoa Puff Breakfast Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chocolate Lu... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chocolate Lucky Charms Cereal	100.0	400	84.0	33.0	5.0	4.0	6.0
Trix Mini An... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Trix Mini And Cocoa Puff Breakfast Cereal	55.6	384	84.5	34.4	5.8	5.2	5.5

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Caramel Chocolate 1.48 Oz vs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mini Breakfast Cereal Family Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Caramel Chocolate 1.48 Oz	60.7	414	74.8	41.5	0.7	11.3	3.7
Cinnamon Toa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mini Breakfast Cereal Family Size	55.1	419	76.4	26.0	7.1	12.6	6.0

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal 1.3 Oz vs Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Strawberry Crisp, 1.3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal 1.3 Oz	64.7	387	89.4	10.8	0.7	0.6	6.6
Zee Zees Sof... Food 2 Food 2 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Strawberry Crisp, 1.3 Oz	44.5	417	66.7	25.0	2.8	13.9	5.6

Fiber One Chocolate Donuts vs Cheerios Frosted Lemon Breakfast Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fiber One Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Fiber One Chocolate Donuts	18.5	440	59.0	12.0	17.0	21.0	5.0
Cheerios Fro... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Frosted Lemon Breakfast Cereal	51.2	376	80.2	31.4	7.3	4.7	8.8

Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Chewy Bar vs Cascadian Farm Organic Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cascadian Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Chewy Bar	39.4	420	66.9	13.6	6.8	13.3	8.1
Cascadian Fa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Oatmeal Raisin Chewy Granola Bar	31.5	364	77.3	31.8	4.5	4.6	4.6

Larabar Kid Cinnamon Swirl Bakes vs Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars, Individually Wrapped 160 Ct

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Kid ... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Kid Cinnamon Swirl Bakes	30.0	442	63.4	38.7	5.6	19.8	4.8
Appleways Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars, Individually Wrapped 160 Ct	83.2	417	68.5	28.3	4.5	13.4	6.0

Processed Cereal Products Comparisons For Diabetics