Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz
Kellogg Rkt Squares Original 12.4 Oz
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Kellogg's Sp... | Kellogg Rkt ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.4g | 33.9g |
| Sugars | 7.5g | 15.2g |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.1g |
| Protein | 4.3g | 1.3g |
| Fat | 9.4g | 4.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz
Kellogg Rkt Squares Original 12.4 Oz
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Nutritional Labels
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz
Serving size 37.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
CASHEWS, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, PEANUTS, CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, MALT EXTRACT, SALT), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, MILKFAT, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), CORN SYRUP, PISTACHIOS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, ALMOND BUTTER (ALMONDS), DEXTROSE, SUGAR, FRUCTOSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHOCOLATE, PALM OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT FOR FRESHNESS, NONFAT MILK.
Kellogg Rkt Squares Original 12.4 Oz
Serving size 44.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 18.6g 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:
TOASTED RICE CEREAL (RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MALT FLAVORING, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), MARSHMALLOW (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GELATIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), FRUCTOSE, MARGARINE (VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS], WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR [CONTAINS MILK], DATEM, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, BHT FOR FRESHNESS, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CONTAINS TWO PERCENT OR LESS OF DEXTROSE, GLYCERIN, SALT, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), SOY LECITHIN.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food 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 Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz has a BSI of 34.7 while Kellogg Rkt Squares Original 12.4 Oz has a BSI of 66.1. Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 34.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz contains 55.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Kellogg Rkt Squares Original 12.4 Oz contains 77.0g per 100g. Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz has 22.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz provides 5.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.2g in Kellogg Rkt Squares Original 12.4 Oz. Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Dark Chocolate 5.5 Oz provides 4.9g 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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