Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax
Frosted Flakes Cereal
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Maple & Brow... | Frosted Flak... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 18.0g | 28.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 12.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g | 1.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax
Frosted Flakes Cereal
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 14.0g 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 ROLLED OATS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FLAXSEED, SALT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM. VITAMINS & MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (SOURCE O IRON), ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), NIACINAMIDE*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, FOLIC ACID*.
Frosted Flakes Cereal
Serving size 31.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 16.0g 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:
MILLED CORN, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MALT EXTRACT, CORN SYRUP, WHEAT STARCH. VITAMINS & MINERALS: VITAMIN B1 (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN), NIACIN (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), VITAMIN D, REDUCED IRON.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax 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: Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar has a BSI of 29.1 while Frosted Flakes Cereal has a BSI of 55.6. Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 29.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar contains 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 90.3g per 100g. Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar has 26.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar provides 10.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Frosted Flakes Cereal. Maple & Brown Sugar Flavored Instant Oatmeal With Flax, Maple & Brown Sugar provides 10.7g 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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