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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Honey Nut Chex Cereal 2 Pack vs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Mega Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Chex Cereal 2 Pack	69.4	383	86.4	23.1	4.4	3.0	5.5
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

Kashi Heart To Heart Cereal Honey Toasted Oat 1.4 Oz vs Honey Nut Chex Cereal Bowlpak

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kashi Heart ... Food 1 Food 1 • KASHI US Kashi Heart To Heart Cereal Honey Toasted Oat 1.4 Oz	53.4	364	80.7	16.6	12.1	5.4	9.1
Honey Nut Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Chex Cereal Bowlpak	49.2	377	86.4	23.1	5.8	3.0	5.5

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal Strawberry Apple 14.5 Oz vs Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola Honey Almond (8 1.69 Oz) 13.5 Ounce 8 Pack Bag In Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ra... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal Strawberry Apple 14.5 Oz	82.1	353	83.9	34.7	8.0	2.4	6.6
Quaker Warm ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola Honey Almond (8 1.69 Oz) 13.5 Ounce 8 Pack Bag In Box	61.8	396	75.0	20.8	8.3	9.4	10.4

Bear Naked Bites Dark Chocolate Trail Mix 1.3 Oz vs Nature Valley Cinnamon Crisps

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Bear Naked B... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Bear Naked Bites Dark Chocolate Trail Mix 1.3 Oz	40.5	409	64.5	26.1	7.4	14.6	10.0
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Cinnamon Crisps	44.4	446	73.4	27.6	5.5	14.9	7.9

Honey Nut Chex Cereal And Cinnamon Chex Cereal Double Pack vs Quaker Soft Baked Banana Nut Bread Bars(5 1.48 Oz)7.4 Ounce 5 Count Box

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Chex Cereal And Cinnamon Chex Cereal Double Pack	65.4	400	81.7	20.8	3.8	9.3	5.0
Quaker Soft ... Food 2 Food 2 • PEPSICO INC. Quaker Soft Baked Banana Nut Bread Bars(5 1.48 Oz)7.4 Ounce 5 Count Box	40.3	333	61.9	23.8	11.9	8.3	14.3

Closeout Granola, Chocolate, Whole Grain, Wholesome Choice, Bulk vs Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Strawberry 24.8 Oz

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, Bulk	26.8	418	57.1	21.4	7.1	14.3	10.7
Kellogg's Nu... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Nutri Grain Cereal Bars Strawberry 24.8 Oz	54.1	349	69.9	31.7	7.1	8.5	3.9

Breakfast Kit Honey Cheerios vs Larabar Pineapple Kale Cashew Fruits And Greens Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Breakfast Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Breakfast Kit Honey Cheerios	100.0	168	33.0	13.9	2.3	—	2.9
Larabar Pine... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Pineapple Kale Cashew Fruits And Greens Bar	38.8	371	65.7	42.9	8.6	11.4	5.7

Zee Zees Nutrition Bar, Blueberry Lemon, 2.2 Oz vs Lucky Charms King Sizetreat Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Zee Zees Nut... Food 1 Food 1 • NATIONAL FOOD GROUP INC. Zee Zees Nutrition Bar, Blueberry Lemon, 2.2 Oz	46.2	260	41.0	14.0	3.0	8.0	4.0
Lucky Charms... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Lucky Charms King Sizetreat Bar	68.6	432	75.3	40.5	2.0	13.0	3.6

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal vs Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Maple Brown Sugar 21 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Toa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal	58.3	404	80.2	30.0	7.3	9.2	5.7
Kellogg's Mi... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Mini Wheats Cereal Maple Brown Sugar 21 Oz	79.9	350	84.5	22.7	10.4	1.5	8.8

Kellogg's All Bran Cereal Complete Wheat Flakes 1.13 Oz vs Nature Valley Toasted Coconut Biscuits With Coconut Filling

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 Toasted Coconut Biscuits With Coconut Filling	40.6	497	62.7	26.0	6.4	26.3	6.2

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bars 48 Count vs Nature Valley Almond Butter Chocolate Layered Granola Nut Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Toa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bars 48 Count	89.6	391	73.0	20.4	7.3	8.2	6.3
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Almond Butter Chocolate Layered Granola Nut Bar	35.8	487	53.9	20.5	5.1	25.6	10.3

Total Raisin Bran Cereal vs Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal Wild Berry 10.1 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Total Raisin... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Total Raisin Bran Cereal	99.6	350	85.6	35.5	9.0	1.5	6.3
Kellogg's Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • 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

Kit Blueberry Pome Granola Bakes vs Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Vanilla Celebration Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kit Blueberr... Food 1 Food 1 • EAST SIDE ENTREES Kit Blueberry Pome Granola Bakes	100.0	168	31.8	14.5	2.3	4.3	2.3
Appleways Wh... Food 2 Food 2 • DARLINGTON COOKIE COMPANY Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Vanilla Celebration Bar, Individually Wrapped Each	83.2	417	68.5	28.3	4.5	13.4	6.0

Reese's Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms Kelce Mix Breakfast Cereal vs Honey Nut Cheerios Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Reese's Puff... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Reese's Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms Kelce Mix Breakfast Cereal	55.3	382	79.2	28.6	8.2	8.0	6.8
Honey Nut Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size	53.0	381	81.2	33.6	7.7	4.8	8.8

Larabar Orange Sorbet Fruit And Nut Bar vs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Larabar Oran... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Orange Sorbet Fruit And Nut Bar	47.1	431	60.8	41.0	6.2	17.6	7.3
Cinnamon Toa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size	57.0	421	75.2	29.3	5.3	13.5	4.6

Gmills Hny Nut Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal vs Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gmills Hny N... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gmills Hny Nut Cheerios Sweetened Whl Grn Oat Cereal	44.8	375	78.1	34.4	6.2	4.7	9.4
Honey Nut Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch Cereal	42.9	375	78.1	28.1	9.4	4.7	9.4

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Poppers Vanilla 7.1 Oz vs Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Kellogg's Ri... Food 1 Food 1 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Poppers Vanilla 7.1 Oz	42.7	469	73.7	47.1	0.1	18.5	2.2
Nature Valle... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Nature Valley Crunchy Oats 'N Honey Granola Bar	26.1	455	70.2	27.8	5.5	17.2	7.9

Honey Nut Cheerios Treat Bar vs Larabar Apple Pie Mini Fruit & Nut Bar

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Honey Nut Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Honey Nut Cheerios Treat Bar	32.8	436	72.7	35.7	2.2	14.3	4.2
Larabar Appl... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Apple Pie Mini Fruit & Nut Bar	19.1	455	54.6	40.9	9.1	18.2	9.1

Goodbelly Honey Almond Butter Probiotics Crunchy Bar vs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal 2 Pack

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goodbelly Ho... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Goodbelly Honey Almond Butter Probiotics Crunchy Bar	33.4	524	50.0	21.4	7.1	33.3	11.9
Cinnamon Toa... Food 2 Food 2 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal 2 Pack	58.2	404	80.2	30.0	7.3	9.2	5.7

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal On The Go Pouch vs Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal Marshmallow 18.7 Oz

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cinnamon Toa... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal On The Go Pouch	39.1	393	78.6	28.6	7.1	10.7	3.6
Kellogg's Fr... Food 2 Food 2 • KELLOGG COMPANY US Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal Marshmallow 18.7 Oz	49.1	390	89.9	48.8	4.1	2.9	4.4

Processed Cereal Products Comparisons For Diabetics