Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Frosted Cheerios Cereal has less impact on blood sugar than Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Frosted Cheerios Cereal

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 68.5g Raises blood sugar 136.9
Fiber 4.5g Not digested -9.0
Net Carbs 64.0g Digestible carbs 127.9
Protein 6.0g Moderates impact -1.5
Fat 13.4g Slows digestion -2.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Frosted Cheerios Cereal
BSI: 45 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 31.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 25.0g Raises blood sugar 50.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.0
Net Carbs 23.0g Digestible carbs 46.0
Protein 3.0g Moderates impact -0.9
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 45

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

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Processed Cereal Products Darlington Cookie Company Branded

Full Food Name

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Frosted Cheerios Cereal

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Processed Cereal Products General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Frosted Cheerios Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Appleways Wh... Frosted Chee...
Carbs 46.0g 25.0g
Sugars 19.0g 10.0g
Fiber 3.0g 2.0g
Protein 4.0g 3.0g
Fat 9.0g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each

Serving size 67.2 GRMg

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.7mg 2%
Sodium 149.9mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 46.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 19.0g

* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Iron 2.0mg 11%
Potassium 108.9mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (ROLLED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, INVERT SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, RAISIN PASTE, STRAWBERRY BITS (SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, STRAWBERRY POWDER, CITRIC ACID, FRUIT JUICE EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS), EGGS, APPLE PUREE (APPLES, ASCORBIC ACID), APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, FRUCTOSE, APPLE FIBER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, NONFAT DRY MILK, MOLASSES, COCOA BUTTER, SALT, BAKING SODA. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY, EGG & MILK

Frosted Cheerios Cereal

Serving size 31.0 Gg

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 169.9mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 25.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 10.0g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 3.0g 6%
Calcium 100.1mg 8%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Potassium 80.0mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, OAT BRAN, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZINC AND IRON (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Appleways Whole Grain ...

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 17% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Frosted Cheerios Cereal

Vitamins

Vitamin C 22% DV
Vitamin A 179% DV
Vitamin D 16% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 105% DV
Vitamin B6 95% DV
Vitamin B12 202% DV

Minerals

Calcium 32% DV
Iron 81% DV
Potassium 7% DV
Magnesium 26% DV
Phosphorus 32% DV
Zinc 110% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 O...

Total Ingredients
36
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
+ 8 more

Frosted Cheerios Cereal

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
+ 2 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Appleways Whole Grain 2.4 Oz Soft Oatmeal Strawberry Bar, Individually Wrapped Each Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride

Frosted Cheerios Cereal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Darlington Cookie Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2525830

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 759408

Report Data Issues for Frosted Cheerios Cereal