Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Instant Cereal
Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Instant Cereal | Light Start,... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g | 17.0g |
| Sugars | 0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 3.3g | 13.0g |
| Fat | 1.8g | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Instant Cereal
Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha
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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.
Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha
Serving size 237.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.1g 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: WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER, CORN), SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, VITAMINS AND MINERALS++, GUM ACACIA, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES (SOLUBLE FIBER), CALCIUM CASEINATE (MILK), SODIUM CASEINATE, INULIN (SOLUBLE FIBER FROM CHICORY), NATURAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, SUCRALOSE, SUGAR ++VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE (IRON), DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), NIACINAMIDE, ZINC SULFATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, COPPER SULFATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE, VITAMIN K1, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, BIOTIN, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, VITAMIN D3, SODIUM SELENITE, VITAMIN B12
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Instant Cereal
Vitamins
Minerals
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Vitamins
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Instant Cereal Tags
Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha 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 Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha has a BSI of 31.7. Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 31.7. 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 Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha contains 7.2g per 100g. Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha has 69.5g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Instant Cereal provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.4g in Light Start, Cafe Mocha Flavor Nutritional Drink, Cafe Mocha. Instant Cereal provides 1.3g 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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