Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal has less impact on blood sugar than Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 73.6g Raises blood sugar 147.2
Fiber 1.4g Not digested -2.8
Net Carbs 72.2g Digestible carbs 144.4
Protein 18.4g Moderates impact -5.3
Fat 1.9g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal
BSI: 82 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 52.8g Raises blood sugar 105.5
Fiber 8.6g Not digested -17.2
Net Carbs 44.2g Digestible carbs 88.3
Protein 25.0g Moderates impact -4.4
Fat 14.0g Slows digestion -1.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 82

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz

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Processed Cereal Products Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal

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Processed Cereal Products General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Kellogg's Sp... :Ratio Cinna...
Carbs 28.7g 19.0g
Sugars 4.8g 2.9g
Fiber 0.5g 3.1g
Protein 7.2g 9.0g
Fat 0.7g 5.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz

Serving size 39.0 GRMg

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.7g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 273.4mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 28.7g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Total Sugars 4.8g

* 23.4g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 7.2g 14%
Calcium 7.4mg 1%
Iron 10.9mg 61%
Potassium 17.2mg 0%

* 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.

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal

Serving size 36.0 GRMg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 227.9mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 19.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Total Sugars 2.9g

* 13.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 79.9mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 84.6mg 2%

* 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 ISOLATE, ERYTHRITOL, ALMONDS, CORN MEAL, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUGAR, CORN BRAN, DRIED CRANBERRIES, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, COCONUT OIL, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CINNAMON, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, SALT, INULIN, SEA SALT, STEVIA EXTRACT, BAKING SODA, VANILLA EXTRACT, ALMOND EXTRACT, NATURAL 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.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Kellogg's Special K Ce...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 26% DV
Vitamin A 1027% DV
Vitamin D 25% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 52% DV
Vitamin B6 51% DV
Vitamin B12 50% DV
Folate 280% DV

Minerals

Calcium 2% DV
Iron 156% DV
Potassium 1% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranbe...

Vitamins

Vitamin C 19% DV
Niacin (B3) 35% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 36% DV
Vitamin B6 65% DV
Vitamin B12 139% DV
Folate 56% DV

Minerals

Calcium 22% DV
Iron 56% DV
Potassium 7% DV
Zinc 76% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Kellogg's Special K Cereal ...

Total Ingredients
17
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
๐Ÿš High GI Carb
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning

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Total Ingredients
33
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
๐Ÿญ Added Sugar
โ“ Ambiguous
๐Ÿซง Fat
๐Ÿงต Fiber Additive
โฌœ Filler
+ 12 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Kellogg's Special K Cereal 18 Oz Tags

๐Ÿš€ Rocket Fuel

:Ratio Cinnamon Cranberry Almond Crunch Breakfast Cereal Tags

๐Ÿ‘น Gut Gremlin
๐Ÿš€ Rocket Fuel
๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Smooth Ride
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Kellogg Company Us
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2518856

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2702614

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