Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Fiber One Cereal
Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Fiber One Ce... | Nature Valle... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 0.5g | 15.0g |
| Fiber | 18.1g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 2.7g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 0.8g | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Fiber One Cereal
Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Fiber One Cereal
Serving size 40.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 14.4g 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 WHEAT, CORN BRAN, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, COLOR ADDED, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, BAKING SODA, SUCRALOSE.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 B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12.
Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 14.0g 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 OATS, SUGAR, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, SALT), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), CANOLA OIL, DEXTROSE, TAPIOCA SYRUP, COCOA, MOLASSES, RICE STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Fiber One Cereal
Vitamins
Minerals
Nature Valley Peanut B...
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Fiber One Cereal Tags
Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola Tags
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: Fiber One Cereal has a BSI of 29.3 while Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola has a BSI of 54.4. Fiber One Cereal has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Fiber One Cereal appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 29.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Fiber One Cereal contains 82.5g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola contains 58.2g per 100g. Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola has 24.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Fiber One Cereal provides 45.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 5.5g in Nature Valley Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate Protein Granola. Fiber One Cereal provides 39.8g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the processed cereal products category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.