Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Granola, Honey, Oat
CadiaHoney Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars
General Mills Sales Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Granola, Hon... | Honey Nut Ch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 13.0g | 16.0g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fat | 6.0g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Granola, Honey, Oat vs Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Granola, Honey, Oat has very high impact (BSI 71.4) compared to Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars's very high impact (BSI 52.1). Granola, Honey, Oat contains 13.0g more carbs per serving, Granola, Honey, Oat provides 3.0g more fiber. Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars 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.
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Nutritional Labels
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Granola, Honey, Oat
Serving size 55.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 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 ROLLED OATS, MILLED CANE SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MOLASSES, HONEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, BARLEY MALT SYRUP.
Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars
Serving size 40.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
CEREAL (WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, OAT BRAN, CORN STARCH, HONEY, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL ALMOND FLAVOR. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO RETAIN 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), MILK FILLING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, LACTOSE, NONFAT MILK, DRIED SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK [SUGAR, MILK], MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. TBHQ, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, AND TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), CORN SYRUP, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR. BHT AND MIXED TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), SOY FLOUR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, PALM OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, RICE BRAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, SORBITOL, SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT), GELATIN, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), IRON AND ZINC (MINERAL NUTRIENTS), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), A B VITAMIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN B12. BHT ADDED TO RETAIN FRESHNESS.
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: Granola, Honey, Oat has a BSI of 71.4 while Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars has a BSI of 52.1. Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 52.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Granola, Honey, Oat contains 74.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars contains 70.0g per 100g. Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars has 4.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Granola, Honey, Oat provides 7.3g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.5g in Honey Nut Cheerios Milk 'N Cereal Bars. Granola, Honey, Oat provides 4.8g 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.
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