Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry
General Mills, Inc.Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon
The Kellogg CompanyComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Berry Lightl... | Sweetened Ce... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g | 13.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 1.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry vs Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon has extremely high impact (BSI 100.0) compared to Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry's very high impact (BSI 63.0). Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon contains 53.2g more carbs per serving, Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon provides 3.1g more fiber. Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry
Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon
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Nutritional Labels
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Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry
Serving size 40.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 24.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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 CORN, CORN MEAL, SUGAR, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICE COLOR, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B, VITAMIN D
Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon
Serving size 39.0 MGg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
CORN FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR), SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED COCONUT, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED), OAT FIBER, SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DRIED APPLES, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CORNSTARCH, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW 6, WHEAT STARCH, BAKING SODA, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry has a BSI of 63.0 while Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon has a BSI of 100.0. Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 63.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry contains 85.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon contains 87.2g per 100g. Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry has 2.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Berry Lightly Sweetened Corn Cereal, Berry provides 5.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.1g in Sweetened Cereal With Apple & Cinnamon, Apple & Cinnamon. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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