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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Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Strawberry Crisp, 1.3 Oz vs Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Chocolate Pretzel Nut Granola Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Sof... Food 1 Food 1 • 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
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Chocolate Pretzel Nut Granola Bar	42.8	436	69.7	24.5	4.5	14.7	6.3

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Low Fat Granola 11.3 Oz vs Peach Mango Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Family Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Special K Cereal Low Fat Granola 11.3 Oz	69.8	372	77.9	17.1	8.8	4.9	11.0
Peach Mango ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Peach Mango Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Family Size	51.2	381	80.7	29.8	7.7	4.9	9.2

Kellogg's Pop Tarts Pop Tart Cereal Brown Sugar Cinnamon 17 Oz vs Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Butter Mini Granola Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Po... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Pop Tarts Pop Tart Cereal Brown Sugar Cinnamon 17 Oz	63.6	362	85.9	37.4	7.1	2.5	5.7
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Peanut Butter Mini Granola Bar	21.2	483	57.7	21.3	4.3	23.6	10.2

Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal vs Cocoa Puffs Loaded Breakfast Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Cranberry Almond Protein Granola Cereal	69.7	419	60.0	27.4	5.7	12.2	19.1
Cocoa Puffs ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cocoa Puffs Loaded Breakfast Cereal	56.0	419	74.4	28.7	5.6	13.7	4.9

Larabar Peanut Butter Cookie Fruit & Nut Bar vs Annie's Organic Drizzle Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Pean... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Peanut Butter Cookie Fruit & Nut Bar	38.0	482	50.5	33.9	8.2	25.2	13.4
Annie's Orga... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Drizzle Chocolate Chip Granola Bar	32.3	435	68.6	22.1	4.4	15.4	5.5

Nature Valley Trail Mix Cranberry & Pomegranate Chewy Granola Bar vs Plum Organics Little Teethers Blueberry 6 Ct Bx .52 Oz Wafer

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Trail Mix Cranberry & Pomegranate Chewy Granola Bar	43.2	405	74.4	20.3	5.1	9.2	6.4
Plum Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN-MAID GROWERS Plum Organics Little Teethers Blueberry 6 Ct Bx .52 Oz Wafer	8.0	400	80.0	14.0	—	—	—

Annie's Organic Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bar vs Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Multi Grain Cinnamon 1 Oz 96 Ct

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Annie's Orga... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Annie's Organic Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bar	33.0	399	72.0	28.4	4.2	9.6	6.2
Kellogg's Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Multi Grain Cinnamon 1 Oz 96 Ct	43.2	361	87.0	22.9	8.4	1.3	7.9

Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Dark Chocolate Granola Bar vs Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Apple Cinnamon 24.8 Oz 96 Ct

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Nature Valle... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Dark Chocolate Granola Bar	50.3	471	68.6	28.0	6.1	18.3	8.1
Kellogg's Nu... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Apple Cinnamon 24.8 Oz 96 Ct	53.5	346	69.4	31.8	7.3	8.4	3.9

Plum Organics Jammy Sammy Peanut Butter & Grape 1.02 Oz Bar/5 Ct Box vs Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Roasted Mixed Nut Granola Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Plum Organic... Food 1 Food 1 • SUN-MAID GROWERS Plum Organics Jammy Sammy Peanut Butter & Grape 1.02 Oz Bar/5 Ct Box	35.1	379	66.0	34.0	3.5	12.0	6.9
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Roasted Mixed Nut Granola Bar	37.5	469	62.2	25.8	4.2	20.7	8.6

Kashi Heart To Heart Cereal Honey Toasted Oat 12 Oz vs Wheat Chex Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Heart ... Food 1 Food 1 • KASHI SALES LLC Kashi Heart To Heart Cereal Honey Toasted Oat 12 Oz	57.9	366	83.9	16.7	13.2	4.7	8.7
Wheat Chex W... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Wheat Chex Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal	83.4	355	86.1	11.1	13.7	1.9	10.4

Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal .95 Oz vs Plum Organics Mighty Morning Blueberry Lemon Bar 5 Ct Bx/.67 Oz Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • WK KELLOGG CO Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal .95 Oz	43.4	374	87.5	31.3	5.7	3.8	5.7
Plum Organic... Food 2 Food 2 • SUN-MAID GROWERS Plum Organics Mighty Morning Blueberry Lemon Bar 5 Ct Bx/.67 Oz Bar	21.3	421	63.0	21.0	5.0	16.0	5.0

Cascadian Farm Organic Gluten Free Mini Cookies 'N' Crme Breakfast Cereal vs Trix Spring Edition Flower Shapes Breakfast Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cascadian Fa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cascadian Farm Organic Gluten Free Mini Cookies 'N' Crme Breakfast Cereal	59.4	414	86.6	29.3	4.7	4.9	6.5
Trix Spring ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Trix Spring Edition Flower Shapes Breakfast Cereal	62.1	410	85.0	32.0	4.0	5.0	5.0

Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Frosted Strawberry 15.5 Oz vs Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Chocolatey Chip 2.9 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Mi... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Frosted Strawberry 15.5 Oz	87.1	350	84.5	22.4	10.4	1.6	8.8
Kellogg's Ri... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Chocolatey Chip 2.9 Oz	58.6	444	74.3	39.9	0.8	15.1	2.8

Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal vs Bear Naked Health And Wellness Bars Chocolate Chip Banana 1.94 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal	42.9	375	78.1	28.1	9.4	4.7	9.4
Bear Naked H... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Bear Naked Health And Wellness Bars Chocolate Chip Banana 1.94 Oz	39.5	467	47.8	17.4	9.0	25.8	17.6

Rice Chex Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Family Size vs Multi Grain Cheerios Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rice Chex Gl... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Rice Chex Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Family Size	100.0	390	87.0	8.0	4.0	2.0	7.0
Multi Grain ... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Multi Grain Cheerios Cereal	40.2	381	81.5	20.5	8.1	4.0	8.2

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Pretzel Cashew 1.79 Oz vs Cinnamon Chex Cereal Bowlpak

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Pretzel Cashew 1.79 Oz	34.2	433	45.9	24.2	9.6	19.8	23.1
Cinnamon Che... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Chex Cereal Bowlpak	42.6	404	81.7	20.8	3.8	9.3	5.0

Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz vs Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Go Cer... Food 1 Food 1 • KASHI US Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz	42.1	307	71.0	13.7	22.1	3.0	19.6
Kellogg's Sp... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz	36.6	388	78.2	30.7	3.4	7.0	5.0

Closeout Granola, Chocolate, Whole Grain, Wholesome Choice, Individually Wrapped, Ret, 3" X 4" vs Cheerios Hearty Nut Medley Maple Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Closeout Gra... Food 1 Food 1 • BAKE CRAFTERS FOOD COMPANY Closeout Granola, Chocolate, Whole Grain, Wholesome Choice, Individually Wrapped, Ret, 3" X 4"	23.0	393	50.0	10.7	7.1	17.9	7.1
Cheerios Hea... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheerios Hearty Nut Medley Maple Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal Large Size	63.5	395	72.9	17.1	11.9	10.5	10.9

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bar vs Raisin Nut Bran Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Toa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Protein Bar	29.0	382	36.5	2.9	9.9	15.1	33.9
Raisin Nut B... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Raisin Nut Bran Cereal	90.2	365	81.7	28.6	10.8	5.1	7.2

Kellogg's Smorz Cereal 10.2 Oz vs Zee Zees Soft Baked Bar, Campfire Smores, 1.3 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Sm... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Smorz Cereal 10.2 Oz	49.4	412	83.6	43.2	2.2	7.1	4.9
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

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