Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 75.2g Raises blood sugar 150.3
Fiber 5.3g Not digested -10.6
Net Carbs 69.9g Digestible carbs 139.7
Protein 4.6g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 13.5g Slows digestion -2.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

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

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz
BSI: 26 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 38.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 17.1g Raises blood sugar 34.2
Fiber 2.8g Not digested -5.5
Net Carbs 14.3g Digestible carbs 28.7
Protein 8.6g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 8.8g Slows digestion -1.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 26

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

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

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Processed Cereal Products General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz

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Processed Cereal Products Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cinnamon Toa... Kellogg's Sp...
Carbs 31.6g 17.1g
Sugars 12.3g 7.1g
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g
Protein 1.9g 8.6g
Fat 5.7g 8.8g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size

Serving size 42.0 GRMg

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.7g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 119.5mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 31.6g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8%
Total Sugars 12.3g

* 17.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.9g 4%
Calcium 130.0mg 10%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 77.5mg 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 WHEAT, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, PALM, PALM KERNEL AND/OR SUNFLOWER), CORN STARCH, RICE FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CINNAMON, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz

Serving size 38.0 Gg

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 111.7mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 17.1g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 10%
Total Sugars 7.1g

* 7.2g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 8.6g 17%
Calcium 57.4mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 210.1mg 4%

* 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:

ROASTED SOYBEANS, PEANUTS, CORN SYRUP, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, INVERT SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS), ALMONDS, SUGAR, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT), CHOCOLATE.CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PALM OIL, COCONUT, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ACACIA GUM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, PEANUT OIL, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS, NONFAT MILK, SESAME OIL, SOY LECITHIN.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cinnamon Toast Crunch ...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 16% DV
Niacin (B3) 30% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 31% DV
Vitamin B6 56% DV
Vitamin B12 119% DV
Folate 48% DV

Minerals

Calcium 31% DV
Iron 48% DV
Potassium 5% DV
Zinc 65% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Kellogg's Special K Ce...

Minerals

Calcium 15% DV
Iron 21% DV
Potassium 16% DV
Phosphorus 35% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loade...

Total Ingredients
23
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 5 more

Kellogg's Special K Cereal ...

Total Ingredients
28
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
+ 8 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.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Loaded Breakfast Cereal Large Size Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
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 General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2720356

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Brand Kellogg Company Us
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2234658

Report Data Issues for Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate 6 Oz