Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Honey Almond Granola has less impact on blood sugar than Frosted Flakes Cereal

Honey Almond Granola

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Honey Almond Granola
BSI: 27 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 30.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 17.0g Raises blood sugar 34.0
Fiber 3.0g Not digested -6.0
Net Carbs 14.0g Digestible carbs 28.0
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 4.0g Slows digestion -0.6
Total Blood Sugar Impact 27

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

Frosted Flakes Cereal
BSI: 56 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 31.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 28.0g Raises blood sugar 56.0
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 28.0g Digestible carbs 56.0
Protein 1.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 56

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

Honey Almond Granola

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Cereal Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Branded

Full Food Name

Honey Almond Granola, Honey Almond

Frosted Flakes Cereal

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Cereal Harris Teeter Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Honey Almond... Frosted Flak...
Carbs 17.0g 28.0g
Sugars 8.0g 12.0g
Fiber 3.0g 0.0g
Protein 2.0g 1.0g
Fat 4.0g 0.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Honey Almond Granola

Serving size 30.0 Gg

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 24.9mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 17.0g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
Total Sugars 8.0g

* 6.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 26.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 143.1mg 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:

ROLLED OATS, ALMONDS, RAW CANE SUGAR, CANE JUICE MOLASSES, HONEY, SALT, COCONUT OIL AND TAPIOCA SYRUP.

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Serving size 31.0 Gg

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 140.1mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 28.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Total Sugars 12.0g

* 16.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.0g 2%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 25.1mg 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:

MILLED CORN, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MALT EXTRACT, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT STARCH. VITAMINS & MINERALS: VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN D, REDUCED IRON.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Honey Almond Granola

Minerals

Calcium 9% DV
Iron 26% DV
Potassium 14% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Vitamins

Vitamin C 22% DV
Vitamin A 179% DV
Vitamin D 16% DV
Niacin (B3) 101% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 105% DV
Vitamin B6 95% DV
Vitamin B12 202% DV
Folate 81% DV

Minerals

Iron 65% DV
Potassium 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

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

Honey Almond Granola

Total Ingredients
7
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 more

Frosted Flakes Cereal

Total Ingredients
15
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
⬜ Filler
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🧂 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.

Honey Almond Granola Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🥷 Sneaky Spike

Frosted Flakes Cereal Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
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 Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2170404

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Brand Harris Teeter Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 67/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 360010

Report Data Issues for Frosted Flakes Cereal