Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Kashi Go Cer... | Kellogg's Sp... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g | 19.6g |
| Sugars | 6.2g | 7.7g |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 8.8g | 1.3g |
| Fat | 1.4g | 1.8g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz
Serving size 45.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 15.9g 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: SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, KASHI SEVEN WHOLE GRAIN HONEY PUFF CEREAL (HARD RED WHEAT**, BROWN RICE, HONEY, CANE SYRUP, BARLEY, TRITICALE, OATS, RYE, BUCKWHEAT, SESAME SEEDS), GROUND DEGERMINATED CORN, WHEAT BRAN, OAT FIBER, CANE SUGAR, EXPELLER PRESSED SOY FLOUR, CORN BRAN, KASHI SEVEN WHOLE GRAIN & SESAME FLOUR (OATS, HARD RED WHEAT, RYE, BROWN RICE, TRITICALE, BARLEY, BUCKWHEAT, SESAME SEEDS), SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR. **CERTIFIED TRANSITIONAL
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz
Serving size 25.0 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:
ROLLED OATS, RICE FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, POMEGRANATE FLAVORED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), FRUCTOSE, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (DRIED CANE SYRUP, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA BEANS), SUGAR, PALM OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DRIED POMEGRANATE ARILS, DEXTROSE, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MOLASSES, MALT EXTRACT, SOY LECITHIN, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS, CITRIC ACID, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE, PLUM JUICE CONCENTRATE, PINEAPPLE SYRUP, POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, WHEAT STARCH, ELDERBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz Tags
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz Tags
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: Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz has a BSI of 42.1 while Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz has a BSI of 36.6. Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 36.6. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz contains 71.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz contains 78.2g per 100g. Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz has 7.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz provides 22.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.4g in Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate Pomegranate .88 Oz. Kashi Go Cereal Original 1.6 Oz provides 18.7g 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.
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