Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Instant Cereal
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Instant Cereal | Breakfast Es... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 0g | 15.0g |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.3g | 5.0g |
| Fat | 1.8g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Instant Cereal
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Instant Cereal
Serving size 30.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.5g 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:
WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED WITH IRON AND FOLIC ACID, SUGAR, MILK, PHOSPHATE TRICALCIUM, VITAMINS MIX A, D3, B1, B2, PP, B6, B12, K, H, PANTOTHENIC ACID, FOLIC ACID, IRON AND NATURAL IDENTICAL VANILLA FLAVOUR.
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
Serving size 36.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, VITAMINS AND MINERALS, AND LESS THAN 2% OF LACTOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CINNAMON. GLUCOSE SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SALT
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Instant Cereal
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Instant Cereal
Breakfast Essentials, Nutri...
Food Tags
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Instant Cereal Tags
Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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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: Instant Cereal has a BSI of 43.6 while Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix has a BSI of 54.5. Instant Cereal has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Instant Cereal appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 43.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Instant Cereal contains 76.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix contains 77.8g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Instant Cereal provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Breakfast Essentials, Nutritional Powder Drink Mix. Instant Cereal provides 1.7g 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 breakfast drinks category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.