Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz
Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Kellogg's Sp... | Limited Edit... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 61.0g | 132.0g |
| Sugars | 20.5g | 52.5g |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 9.5g |
| Protein | 5.0g | 12.7g |
| Fat | 1.1g | 6.4g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz
Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal
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Nutritional Labels
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Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz
Serving size 71.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 35.2g 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: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, RICE, SUGAR, FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRIES, WHEAT BRAN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, MALT FLAVOR. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, BETA-CAROTENE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal
Serving size 159.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 70.0g 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:
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN STARCH, SALT, DEXTROSE, GELATIN, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6 AND 5, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL 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
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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 Red Berries 2.5 Oz has a BSI of 100.0 while Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal has a BSI of 100.0. Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 100.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz contains 85.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal contains 83.0g per 100g. Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal has 2.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz provides 7.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 6.0g in Limited Edition St Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Cereal. Kellogg's Special K Cereal Red Berries 2.5 Oz provides 1.5g 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.