Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak
General Mills Sales Inc.Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box
Pepsico Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Honey Nut Ch... | Cap'n Crunch... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.4g | 21.3g |
| Sugars | 18.8g | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 0.6g |
| Protein | 4.9g | 1.8g |
| Fat | 2.7g | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak vs Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak has extremely high impact (BSI 80.2) compared to Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box's high impact (BSI 40.3). Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak contains 24.1g more carbs per serving, Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak provides 3.7g more fiber. Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box 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.
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak
Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box
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Nutritional Labels
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Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak
Serving size 56.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.3g 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:
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, HONEY, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, TRIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL ALMOND FLAVOR. 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.
Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box
Serving size 27.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 11.7g 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:
CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, DEXTROSE, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND/OR CANOLA OIL, SALT), OAT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, PALM AND/OR COCONUT OIL, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, SOYBEAN OIL, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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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: Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak has a BSI of 80.2 while Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box has a BSI of 40.3. Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 40.3. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak contains 81.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box contains 79.1g per 100g. Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box has 2.1g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak provides 7.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Sweetened Corn & Oat Cereal 17.1 Ounce Paper Box. Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Bowlpak provides 5.4g 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.