Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size
General Mills Sales Inc.Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar
General Mills Sales Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lucky Charms... | Nature Valle... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 30.0g | 16.4g |
| Sugars | 12.0g | 8.2g |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 5.2g |
| Protein | 2.7g | 9.9g |
| Fat | 1.4g | 9.9g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size vs Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size has very high impact (BSI 54.3) compared to Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar's moderate impact (BSI 20.5). Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size contains 13.6g more carbs per serving, Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar provides 2.9g more fiber. Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size
Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar
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Nutritional Labels
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Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size
Serving size 36.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 15.7g 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 OATS, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GELATIN, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1, 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.
Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar
Serving size 40.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 3.0g 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:
INGREDIENTS: ROASTED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUGAR, CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT, CORN SYRUP, PALM KERNEL OIL, BLUEBERRIES, FRUCTOSE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, RICE STARCH, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CRANBERRIES, CORN STARCH, YOGURT POWDER (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES), SOY LECITHIN, CANOLA OIL, NONFAT MILK, SALT, BLUEBERRY POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, STRAWBERRY POWDER, CRANBERRY POWDER, SUNFLOWER OIL, RASPBERRY POWDER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food Tags
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Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size 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: Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size has a BSI of 54.3 while Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar has a BSI of 20.5. Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 20.5. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size contains 83.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar contains 41.0g per 100g. Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar has 42.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Mega Size provides 6.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 12.9g in Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar. Nature Valley Protein Smoothie Berry Blend Bar provides 6.6g 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.