Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz has less impact on blood sugar than Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz
BSI: 33 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 25.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 18.5g Raises blood sugar 36.9
Fiber 1.4g Not digested -2.7
Net Carbs 17.1g Digestible carbs 34.2
Protein 1.7g Moderates impact -0.5
Fat 2.5g Slows digestion -0.5
Total Blood Sugar Impact 33

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

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz
BSI: 25 - Moderate Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 27.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 17.1g Raises blood sugar 34.2
Fiber 4.1g Not digested -8.2
Net Carbs 13.0g Digestible carbs 26.0
Protein 4.3g Moderates impact -0.8
Fat 2.8g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 25

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

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz

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Cereal/Muesli Bars Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz

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Cereal/Muesli Bars Kellogg Company Us Branded

Full Food Name

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Kellogg's Sp... Kellogg's Sp...
Carbs 18.5g 17.1g
Sugars 6.1g 7.1g
Fiber 1.4g 4.1g
Protein 1.7g 4.3g
Fat 2.5g 2.8g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Kellogg's Special K Cereal Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz

Serving size 25.0 Gg

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 55.8mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 18.5g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
Total Sugars 6.1g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.7g 3%
Calcium 10.5mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 45.8mg 1%

* 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, CORN SYRUP, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, PALM KERNEL AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHOCOLATE, DEXTROSE, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SALT, COCOA POWDER, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, SEA SALT, MOLASSES, NONFAT MILK, MALT EXTRACT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, WHEAT STARCH.

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz

Serving size 27.0 Gg

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.8g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 83.7mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 17.1g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 15%
Total Sugars 7.1g

* 5.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.3g 9%
Calcium 31.6mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Potassium 57.0mg 1%

* 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:

SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CEREAL (RICE, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHEAT BRAN, SOLUBLE WHEAT FIBER, SALT, MALT FLAVORING, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN]), FRUCTOSE, SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED AND/OR PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL, PALM, CANOLA AND/OR COCONUT OIL), CORN SYRUP, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, RICE, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CHOCOLATE, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN, WHEY, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, NIACINAMIDE, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), ALMOND FLOUR, PEANUT FLOUR, MALT FLAVOR, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN).

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

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

Kellogg's Special K Ce...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 1% DV
Niacin (B3) 4% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 6% DV
Vitamin B6 1% DV

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 11% DV
Potassium 5% DV
Magnesium 3% DV
Phosphorus 2% DV
Zinc 2% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Kellogg's Special K Gr...

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0% DV
Niacin (B3) 46% DV
Thiamin (B1) 83% DV
Riboflavin (B2) 39% DV
Vitamin B6 44% DV
Folate 5% DV

Minerals

Calcium 12% DV
Iron 17% DV
Potassium 6% DV
Magnesium 9% DV
Phosphorus 26% DV
Zinc 9% 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
29
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 12 more

Kellogg's Special K Granola...

Total Ingredients
45
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
🫧 Fat
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
+ 8 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 Bars Salted Caramel Chocolate .88 Oz Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel

Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars Dark Chocolate .95 Oz Tags

👹 Gut Gremlin
🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ 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 752472

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Brand Kellogg Company Us
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 752746

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