Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz
Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Kellogg's Sp... | Lucky Charms... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.7g | 31.5g |
| Sugars | 4.8g | 11.6g |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.8g |
| Protein | 7.2g | 2.1g |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1.4g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz
Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal
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Nutritional Labels
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz
Serving size 39.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 23.4g 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:
RICE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, MALT FLAVOR, BHT FOR FRESHNESS.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, BETA-CAROTENE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal
Serving size 37.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.1g 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:
WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, CORN MEAL, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CORN SYRUP, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW 5 & 6, RED 40, BLUE 1, AND OTHER COLOR ADDED, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, BAKING SODA, GELATIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, 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), VITAMIN B12, A B VITAMIN (FOLIC ACID), VITAMIN D3.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz 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: Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz has a BSI of 54.1 while Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal has a BSI of 58.4. Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 54.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz contains 73.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal contains 85.3g per 100g. Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz has 11.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 4.9g in Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal. Lucky Charms S'mores Breakfast Cereal provides 3.5g 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.