Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal has less impact on blood sugar than Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal
BSI: 73 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 42.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 38.0g Raises blood sugar 76.0
Fiber 1.0g Not digested -2.0
Net Carbs 37.0g Digestible carbs 74.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.7
Fat 0.5g Slows digestion -0.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 73

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

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal
BSI: 35 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 30.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 23.0g Raises blood sugar 46.0
Fiber 5.0g Not digested -10.0
Net Carbs 18.0g Digestible carbs 36.0
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -1.0
Fat 1.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 35

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

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

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Cereal Nash Finch Company Branded

Full Food Name

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal, Cosmic Berry Crunch

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

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Cereal Nature's Path Branded

Full Food Name

Nature's Path, Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Cosmic Berry... Flax Plus, O...
Carbs 38.0g 23.0g
Sugars 18.0g 4.0g
Fiber 1.0g 5.0g
Protein 2.0g 4.0g
Fat 0.5g 1.5g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal

Serving size 42.0 Gg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 260.0mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 38.0g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 18.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Potassium 29.8mg 1%

* 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:

INGREDIENTS: YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, WHOLE OAT FLOUR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CANOLA OIL, MOLASSES, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID), IRON (FERROUS FUMARATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), YELLOW 5, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), NIACINAMIDE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1, BLUE 2, VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID.

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal

Serving size 30.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 135.0mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 18%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 14.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 20.1mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 125.1mg 3%

* 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 WHEAT FLOUR*, WHEAT BRAN*, CANE SUGAR*, FLAX SEEDS*, OAT BRAN*, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT*, SEA SALT, TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sw...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 19% DV
Niacin (B3) 92% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 92% DV
Vitamin B6 84% DV

Minerals

Iron 74% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Flax Plus, Organic Mul...

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 33% DV
Potassium 12% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweeten...

Total Ingredients
24
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 4 more

Flax Plus, Organic Multibra...

Total Ingredients
8
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🌿 Natural
🥖 Refined Carb
🧂 Seasoning
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.

Cosmic Berry Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Flax Plus, Organic Multibran Flakes Cereal 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 Nash Finch Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2131436

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Brand Nature's Path
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 362894

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